Description
The SPARK Flex is a new smart motor controller that is compatible with the REV ION System. Its dockable form factor allows for the direct mounting onto a NEO Vortex, simplifying wiring while maintaining flexibility. Improving upon the foundation of the SPARK MAX Motor Controller, new features include 3-phase current sensing, reverse polarity protection, and an expanded Data Port with additional interfaces. When docked to an adapter, the SPARK Flex can control any existing NEO or compatible brushless/brushed DC motor.
Add a SPARK Flex Data Port Breakout Cable or SPARK Flex Data Port Pigtail Cable to unlock the full potential of the SPARK Flex with the ability to add a REV Through Bore Encoder, quadrature and absolute encoders, limit switches and even utilize analog inputs!
Features
- Docking interface for motor phases and sensors
- USB type C configuration and control
- PWM and CAN communication
- Fully integrated power and control wires
- Enhanced data port with more power, latching connector, and additional serial interfaces
- Advanced motor control modes
- Velocity
- Position
- Current
- New modes with future firmware updates
- 3 phase current shunt measurement
- Reverse polarity protection
- Software
- Configure and update through REV Hardware Client
- Updates and new features are free forever, without subscriptions or licenses
Specifications
- Input Voltage (Nominal): 12 V
- Operating Voltage Range: 6 V† - 24 V
- Absolute Maximum Voltage: 30 V
- 60 A Continuous Current Time: 3 min
- Peak Current (2 second surge): 100 A
- Through Bore Diameter: 16.5mm (0.649in)
- Mounting Footprint Narrow Side Width: 2in
- Mounting Footprint Rounded Side Diameter: 60mm
- Mounting Holes: #10-32 on 2in bolt circle
- Mounting Hole Maximum Depth: 0.25in
- Body Length (Not Docked): 28.2mm
- Docking Hardware (Included): M3 SHCS x 25mm
- Power Wires
- Length: 450mm (17.72in)
- 12AWG
- Control Wires
- Length: 450mm (17.72in)
- 26AWG
- Weight (w/ wires): 142g (0.31lbs)
- Notes
- †6 V minimum for 5 V dataport output. 4.5 V minimum before full brownout
NEO Vortex & SPARK Flex System Features
- #10-32 threaded holes on a 2in bolt circle
- NEO Vortex Brushless Motor and SPARK Flex Motor Controller's silhouette fits behind a standard 2in rectangular tube
- 1/2in hex through-bore rotor compatible with any length hex shaft or application-specific Vortex Shafts:
Documentation
- ION Build System Guide
- ION Brushless Documentation
- SPARK Flex Getting Started Guide
- SPARK Flex Specifications
- SPARK Flex Troubleshooting Guide
