Building on the robust foundation of the original SPARK, the SPARK MAX Motor Controller incorporates advanced brushed and brushless DC motor control in a small and easy-to-use package with PWM, CAN, and USB connectivity. Never before has an FRC motor controller featured a built-in USB interface for configuration and control. Users can test prototypes and tune parameters without needing the full control system. SPARK MAX is a true all-in-one controller that will push the envelope for teams.

Features

Brushed and sensored-brushless motor control
PWM, CAN*, and USB* control interfaces
USB configuration and control

USB type C connector
Rapid configuration with a PC
Save/load configurations
Realistic prototyping using the actual control parameters

Smart control modes

Closed-loop control
Follower mode

Data port

Analog input
Limit switch input
Quadrature encoder input with index

Brushless DC sensor connector

3-phase hall sensors
Motor temperature sensor

Compatible with the following motors
- NEO Brushless Motor
- NEO 550 Brushless Motor
- CIM/Mini CIM Motors
- 775Pro/Redline Motors
- BAG Motor
- Virtually any 12V brushed DC motor**

Brushless DC
Brushed DC

*CAN and USB control is supported for the FRC roboRIO and REV Hardware Client. Other platforms are not currently supported.
**Check that motor specifications do not exceed the maximum electrical specification of the SPARK MAX.

Specifications

Input Voltage (nominal): 12V
Operating Voltage Range: 5.5V - 24V
Absolute Maximum Voltage: 30V
Continuous Current: 60A
Peak Current (2 second surge): 100A
Dimensions: 70mm x 35mm x 25.5mm (2.756in x 1.378in x 1.004in)
Weight: 0.25lbs (113.3g)
Motor Wires
- Length: 150mm (5.91in)
- 12AWG
Power Wires
- Length: 150mm (5.91in)
- 12AWG
Included 4-pin JST-PH to CAN cable: SPARK MAX CAN Cable V2 (REV-11-1880)
- Length: 200mm (7.87in)
- 24AWG
Included 4-pin JST-PH to single PWM cable: SPARK MAX PWM Cable (REV-11-1274)
- Length: 200mm (7.87in)
- 24AWG

Kit Contents

QTY 1 - SPARK MAX Motor Controller
QTY 1 - USB-A male to USB-C cable
QTY 1 - SPARK MAX CAN Cable V2 (REV-11-1880)
QTY 1 - SPARK MAX PWM Cable (REV-11-1274)
QTY 1 - Cable Retention clip
QTY 1 - Port Saver cap

Notes

FIRMWARE UPDATE: All SPARK MAX Motor Controllers purchased on or after 11/18/2019 ship with version 1.4.0 firmware. Please see the SPARK MAX Software Resources for the latest firmware and update instructions.
KIT CONTENTS UPDATE: SPARK MAX Motor Controllers purchased after May 12, 2021 ship with the V2 versions of the SPARK MAX CAN Cable V2 (REV-11-1880).