Feature Description; Power And Motor Connections; Screw Terminals; Figure 2-1 Power And Motor Connections - REV Robotics SPARK User Manual

2 FEATURE DESCRIPTION

The REV Robotics SPARK Motor Controller includes a range of features designed specifically for use on FIRST®
Robotics Competition robots. Each feature is described in detail throughout the following sections.

2.1 POWER AND MOTOR CONNECTIONS

The SPARK is designed to drive 12V brushed DC motors at currents up to 60A continuously. Power and motor
connections are made through the two sets of screw terminals built into the SPARK. Figure 2-1 shows these
connections in detail.

2.1.1 SCREW TERMINALS

The SPARK has four M3 sized screw terminals; two each for power and motor connections. Each screw has a clamping
washer that improves the contact area and clamping force compared to plain screw heads. Table 2-1 lists the
recommended crimp-terminal sizes and styles.
Terminal Screw/Stud Size
REV-11-1200-UM-00

Figure 2-1 Power and Motor Connections

Table 2-1 Compatible Crimp-terminal Sizes

Standard Color
#6 Yellow
#8 Yellow
M3 Yellow
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Compatible Compatible
Compatible Not Recommended
Compatible Compatible
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