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It is recommended to connect the left side to PWM 0 and the right side to PWM 1 for the most straightforward programming experience, but any channel will work as long as you note which side goes to which channel and adjust the code accordingly.īefore plugging in the battery, make sure all connections have been made with the proper polarity. The brown wire should be towards the outside of the roboRIO. The brown wire on the Y-cable should match the black wire on the PWM cable.Ĭonnect the PWM Y-cables to the PWM ports on the roboRIO. On the controller side, match the colors or markings (some controllers may have green/yellow wiring, green should connect to black).Ĭonnect 1 PWM Y-cable to the 2 PWM cables for the controllers controlling each side of the robot. If needed, attach PWM extension cables between the controller or adapter and the PWM Y-cable. It is recommended to connect the left side to PWM 0 and 1 and the right side to PWM 2 and 3 for the most straightforward programming experience, but any channel will work as long as you note which side goes to which channel and adjust the code accordingly.

On the controller side, match the colors or markings (some controllers may have green/yellow wiring, green should connect to black).Īttach the other end of the cable to the roboRIO with the black wire towards the outside of the roboRIO.

If needed, attach PWM extension cables to the controller or adapter. If using SPARK MAX, attach the PWM adapter to the SPARK MAX (small adapter with a 3 pin connector with black/white wires). Requires: 4x SPARK MAX PWM adapters (if using SPARK MAX), 4x PWM cables (if controllers without integrated wires or adapters, otherwise optional), 2x PWM Y-cable (Optional) The SPARK MAXs (and many other FRC motor controllers) can also be wired using CAN which unlocks easier configuration, advanced functionality, better diagnostic data and reduces the amount of wire needed. This is a recommended starting point as it is less complex and easier to troubleshoot than CAN operation.

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This section details how to wire the SPARK MAX controllers using PWM signaling.

Frc labview for mac