Re: Motor controllers [TANKS]

[Bill Hamilton <seeker-at-phoenyx.net>]

On Sat, 18 Feb 2006, Frank Pittelli wrote:

> Such an approach also allows you to use a single PWM controller (assuming it 
> is sufficiently rated) to control the speed of both motors.  Or, you can use 
> two separate PWM controllers operated by the same control line to split the 
> load of the motors.


You'll want to use two PWM controllers.  Otherwise, you don't have 
proportional steering.  Either both tracks are going the same direction at 
the same speed, one is not moving while the other is, or they are going in 
opposite directions but still the same speed.


-Bill Hamilton