Hello!
First let me say that I am not at all experienced in RC or Robotics. I am helping my son with a science project. We are building a submarine about the size of a microwave. I need a motor controller to control 4 pumps independently with mixing. I do not need reverse, as the pumps are not reversible. We are using the 10 channel Flysky transmitter and receiver. The pumps are 12v, 2 Amp max. I will also have 6v on board for the receivers and other controls. We will be using standard 3 wire RC connectors. I found the following controller which seems to do what I need. Will this work? Is there a better (and hopefully less expensive option)? It looks like I would need to buy two controllers if I use the model listed below.
Hello @gentzminger and welcome to the RobotShop community,
We are building a submarine about the size of a microwave
That’s great! Maybe you guys would like to share your project in the Robots section once it is finished. That way you could participate in the Robot of the Month Contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card on RobotShop!
I found the following controller which seems to do what I need. Will this work?
Yes, that controller should work!
Is there a better (and hopefully less expensive option)?
I’m guessing you’ve already checked the R/C DC Controllers section of the store but in case you haven’t you may want to give it a look. I quickly checked it out and couldn’t find a less expensive option that would work for your setup.
As you mentioned you are not very experienced in Robotics I suggest checking the How to Make a Robot tutorial series which discusses many interesting topics, for example:
Good luck with your project!