Getting Started#

The Cu42 is a compact brushless motor developed for the FIRST Robotics Competition. Offering the highest power in a 50mm long 775-sized package, The Cu42 is ideal for robot intakes and wrists.

The Cu42 is currently being evaluated for 2026 FRC season legality, and will be available for sale soon.

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Overview#

  • Fully-sleeved 24 AWG latching sensor cable

  • Firmware thermal model on Nitrate

  • 700 W theoretical peak power in high gear (est.)

  • 9600 RPM free speed (est.)

  • 2.8 N*m theoretical stall torque (est.)

  • 86% estimated peak efficiency at 18A stator current (est.)

  • 30 A continuous stator current (est.)

  • 60 A 5-second peak stator current (est.)

  • Standard 10-32 1.375” mounting hole pattern

  • Standard spline shaft to drop into existing systems

Setting up#

Coming soon!