Fun fact: Motors move things!
Choosing Motors
You can find more about that at Choosing Motors.
Types of Motors
Motors are divided primarily into brushless or brushed motors, named with regard to the internal systems of the motor itself. Brushless motors began being used in FRC in 2019, and are now widely considered superior to brushed motors. Each motor also requires a Motor Controller.
These are the five FRC legal brushless motors:
PLEASE NOTE: During prototyping early in the season, we will often âjerry rigâ motors to run using drill batteries and wiring them up. In this case, brushed motors must be used.
There are several FRC legal brushed motors. The most common are: