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Remove discontinued devices and add new devices for 2026 season (2027) (#3186)
* Remove discontinued devices and add new devices for 2026 season (2027) Updates documentation to reflect device changes announced in the 2026 Robot Rules Preview. Removes references to devices that are no longer legal and adds documentation for newly approved devices. - Nidec Dynamo BLDC Motor Controller - DMC-60/DMC-60C Motor Controllers - Jaguar Motor Controller - SD540B and SD540C Motor Controllers - Victor 884 and Victor 888 Motor Controllers - AndyMark Power Distribution Board (AMPD) - Removed sections for discontinued motor controllers - Added section for AndyMark Power Distribution Board - Updated TalonFX description to include Kraken X44 - Updated image credits to remove discontinued devices - Removed discontinued motor controllers from FRC Legal Motor Controllers list - Updated year from 2025 to 2026 - Updated TalonFX description to include Kraken X44 - Removed Victor 888 Motor Controller status lights section - Removed Jaguar Motor Controller status lights section - Removed SD540B and SD540C status lights sections - Renamed DMC-60 section to DMC-60C - Updated code examples to use Spark and VictorSP instead of discontinued Jaguar and Victor - Updated motor controller examples to reference legal controllers 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-authored-by: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com> Co-authored-by: sciencewhiz <sciencewhiz@users.noreply.github.com> * Update Rev breakers link (#3184) Now they have a single page for all breakers --------- Co-authored-by: Jason Daming <jasondaming@gmail.com> Co-authored-by: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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source/docs/controls-overviews/control-system-hardware.rst

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The [REV Power Distribution Hub](https://docs.revrobotics.com/ion-control-system/pdh/overview) (PDH) is designed to distribute power from a 12VDC battery to various robot components. The PDH features 20 high-current (40A max) channels, 3 low-current (15A max), and 1 switchable low-current channel. The Power Distribution Hub features toolless latching WAGO terminals, an LED voltage display, and the ability to connect over CAN or USB-C to the REV Hardware Client for real-time telemetry.
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## AndyMark Power Distribution Board
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.. image:: images/control-system-hardware/andymark-ampd.jpg
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:alt: AndyMark Power Distribution Board
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The [AndyMark Power Distribution Board](https://andymark.com/am-5754) (AMPD) is designed to distribute power from a 12VDC battery to various robot components. The AMPD features 24 fully insulated 40A ports that work with ATO/ATC breakers. With toolless lever connectors and 22.5 degree angled outputs for clean wiring, the AMPD is designed to simplify robot wiring.
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## CTRE Voltage Regulator Module
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.. image:: images/control-system-hardware/voltage-regulator-module.png
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The [Rev ATO Circuit Breakers](https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-11-1860-1863-DS.pdf) are used with the Power Distribution Panel, Power Distribution Hub and Power Distribution Panel 2.0 to limit current to branch circuits. They come in [40A](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-1863/), [30A](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-1862/), [20A](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-1861/) and [10A](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-1860/) variants. The ratings on these circuit breakers are for continuous current, temporary peak values can be considerably higher.
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The [Rev ATO Circuit Breakers](https://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-11-1860-1863-DS.pdf) are used with the Power Distribution Panel, Power Distribution Hub, and Power Distribution Panel 2.0 to limit current to branch circuits. They come in [40A, 30A, 20A, and 10A](https://www.revrobotics.com/auto-resetting-breakers/) variants. The ratings on these circuit breakers are for continuous current, temporary peak values can be considerably higher.
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## CTRE Power Distribution Panel Breakers
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.. image:: images/control-system-hardware/ctre-pdp-breaker.png
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:alt: CTRE Power Distribution Panel Breakers
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The [CTRE Power Distribution Panel Breakers](https://store.ctr-electronics.com/products/auto-resetting-ato-breakers) are auto-reset circuit breakers designed for use with CTRE Power Distribution Panels. They come in 40A, 30A, 20A, and 10A variants. These custom ATO-sized breakers automatically reset after tripping, providing consistent performance even after hundreds of trips.
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## Robot Battery
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The TalonFX Motor Controller is a brushless motor controller from Cross The Road Electronics which is integrated into the Falcon 500, Kraken X60 and Kraken X44 brushless motors. It features an integrated encoder and all of the smart features of the Talon SRX and more! For more information see the [TalonFX Hardware Reference](https://v6.docs.ctr-electronics.com/en/stable/docs/hardware-reference/talonfx/).
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The TalonFX Motor Controller is a brushless motor controller from Cross The Road Electronics which is integrated into the Falcon 500, Kraken X60, and Kraken X44 brushless motors. It features an integrated encoder and all of the smart features of the Talon SRX and more! For more information see the [TalonFX Hardware Reference](https://v6.docs.ctr-electronics.com/en/stable/docs/hardware-reference/talonfx/).
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The [Talon Motor Controller](https://files.andymark.com/Talon_User_Manual_1_3.pdf) from Cross the Road Electronics is a PWM controlled brushed DC motor controller with passive cooling.
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### Victor 888 Motor Controller / Victor 884 Motor Controller
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The [Victor 884](https://content.vexrobotics.com/docs/ifi-v884-users-manual-9-25-06.pdf) and [Victor 888](https://content.vexrobotics.com/docs/217-2769-Victor888UserManual.pdf) motor controllers from VEX Robotics are variable speed PWM motor controllers for use in FRC. The Victor 888 replaces the Victor 884, which is also usable in FRC.
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The [Venom Motor Controller](https://www.playingwithfusion.com/productview.php?pdid=99) from Playing With Fusion is integrated into a motor based on the original :term:`CIM`. Speed, current, temperature, and position are all measured onboard, enabling advanced control modes without complicated sensing and wiring schemes.
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The DMC-60 is a PWM motor controller from Digilent. The DMC-60 features integrated thermal sensing and protection including current-foldback to prevent overheating and damage, and four multi-color LEDs to indicate speed, direction, and status for easier debugging. For more information, see the [DMC-60 reference manual](https://reference.digilentinc.com/_media/dmc-60/dmc60_rm.pdf)
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The DMC-60C adds CAN smart controller capabilities to the DMC-60 controller. Due to the manufacturer discontinuing this product, the DMC-60C is only usable with PWM. For more information see the [DMC-60C Product Page](https://reference.digilentinc.com/dmc-60c/start/)
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## Image Credits
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Image of DMC-60 courtesy of Digilent. Image of SD540 courtesy of Mindsensors. Images of Jaguar Motor Controller, Talon SRX, Victor 888, Victor SP, and Victor SPX courtesy of VEX Robotics, Inc. Image of SPARK MAX, SPARK Flex, Servo Hub, ATO Breakers, Power Distribution Hub, and Pneumatic Hub courtesy of REV Robotics. Images of TalonFX, TalonFXS, and Power Distribution Panel 2.0 courtesy of Cross The Road Electronics, LLC. Image of Thrifty Nova courtesy of The Thrifty Bot. Lifecam, PDP, PCM, SPARK, and VRM photos courtesy of *FIRST*\ |reg|. Image of the VH-109 radio courtesy of Vivid-Hosting. Image of SystemCore courtesy of Limelight. All other photos courtesy of AndyMark Inc.
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Images of Talon SRX, Victor 888, Victor SP, and Victor SPX courtesy of VEX Robotics, Inc. Image of SPARK MAX, SPARK Flex, Servo Hub, ATO Breakers, Power Distribution Hub, and Pneumatic Hub courtesy of REV Robotics. Images of TalonFX, TalonFXS, Power Distribution Panel 2.0, and Power Distribution Panel Breakers courtesy of Cross The Road Electronics, LLC. Image of Thrifty Nova courtesy of The Thrifty Bot. Lifecam, PDP, PCM, SPARK, and VRM photos courtesy of *FIRST*\ |reg|. Image of the VH-109 radio courtesy of Vivid-Hosting. Image of SystemCore courtesy of Limelight. All other photos courtesy of AndyMark Inc.
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