module 3 of 8
Motor controllers turn the roboRIO's commands into raw motor power. This module covers the major controllers, the difference between PWM and CAN, and how to build a reliable CAN bus.
Motor Controllers and the CAN Bus is module 3 of 8 in the Electrical & Wiring guide. It picks up where Power: Battery, Breakers, and the Main Circuit left off and hands over to Connections, Rules, and Troubleshooting. Its 3 lessons are about 66 minutes of the guide's ~14 hours.
what is behind this tab
you can read them out of order, nothing is locked
words this module uses without explaining
when it breaks, not how it works
| no. | module | lessons |
|---|---|---|
| pre | Electrical Foundations: Volts, Amps, and Circuits | 4 |
| 01 | The FRC Control System: Meet the Components | 4 |
| 02 | Power: Battery, Breakers, and the Main Circuit | 5 |
| 03 | Motor Controllers and the CAN Busyou are here | 3 |
| 04 | Connections, Rules, and Troubleshooting | 4 |
| 05 | Worked Examples & Mini-Projects | 5 |
| 06 | Common Mistakes & Troubleshooting | 5 |
| 07 | Advanced Techniques & Case Studies | 5 |