usb controller ?

[amoras10]

Hi all,

Can i use these usb controller for my sim http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1394 ??
or
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1393
Im thinking about k8055N with sabertooth 2x12a

What you think ?

[yokoyoko]

Hi,

use your second link (12v12) for each motor. Or use Thanos amc 1.6 with fitting h-bridges.

Best regards
yokoyoko

[amoras10]

Hi,

use your second link (12v12) for each motor. Or use Thanos amc 1.6 with fitting h-bridges.

Best regards
yokoyoko

if i am right thanos you have to build yourself ?
Maybe its better then k8055N+saber? or this is slow, not enough for SIM ?

[motiondave]

Pololu JRK 12v12, if you want an "all in one" ready to go.
They handle 14v at 30 amps continuous with heatsink and fan cooling no problem. I have run mine at 34 amps continuous with peaks of 40 amps.

[amoras10]

shit i thought about cheaper solution,
but i see all points goes only to jrk 12v12.... ;]

thx all for opinion

hei, what u think about this http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downl ... r-V1.2.pdf ???

[motiondave]

shit i thought about cheaper solution,
but i see all points goes only to jrk 12v12.... ;]

thx all for opinion

hei, what u think about this http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downl ... r-V1.2.pdf ???

Maybe, but according to the document, you still need another controller to make it work.

We would all love to have a "cheap" controller.
The thanos board can be built for the right price if you can source everything cheap enough , but you still have to build it and code it yourself. And then put some h-bridges on it. It may still add up to $160-$220 for two motors anyway.
If you are using 12v motors, as said the JRK is simply, easy and durable.
If you plan to use 24 or higher voltage, then look at the AMC or K8061 ( I think ).