Description
The Flex Dock transforms the SPARK Flex (REV-11-2159) into a standalone motor controller, supporting REV brushless motors and virtually any 12V brushed DC motor by providing standard phase wire outputs. The 6-pin JST PH encoder port is compatible with NEO/NEO550 hall sensors in brushless mode and standard quadrature encoders in brushed mode.
The dock securely mounts to a SPARK Flex using the same docking hardware as if you were mounting to a NEO Vortex. It features five #10-32 threaded mounting holes on a 0.5-inch grid, enabling versatile mounting on either face of the combined stack.
Additionally, the Flex Dock offers added protection against common faults caused by damaged motors or wiring. Compact and lightweight, it empowers you to adapt a SPARK Flex to meet your specific motor control requirements.
Features
- Docks to Spark Flex with standard M3 docking hardware (not included)
- Five #10-32 threaded holes on 0.5in grid with max depth of 0.25in for mounting
Specifications
- Body:
- Material: Aluminum
- Finish: Black Anodized
- Length (Docked with SPARK Flex): 35mm (1.378in)
- Motor Phase Wires
- Length: 150mm (5.91in)
- 12AWG
- Encoder Port
- 6-pin JST PH
- Primary encoder input for:
- When in Brushless Mode: NEO or NEO550's built in hall sensor encoder.
- When in Brushed Mode: Standard quadrature encoder with index (ABI).
- Note: Does not support absolute (duty cycle) encoders. Use the SPARK Flex Data Port for absolute encoders.
- Electrical Fault Protection
- Protects the SPARK Flex from typical faults caused by damaged motors or motor wires.
- Weight 64g (0.141lb)
Documentation
- ION Build System Guide
- ION Brushless Documentation
- SPARK Flex Getting Started Guide
- SPARK Flex Specifications
- SPARK Flex Troubleshooting Guide
