Hi OlSnacky,
I can’t speak for Liam, but I assume he just means that the motors aren’t constantly stopped and trying to move against something very hard to move, as this is when they will draw their maximum 6.6A current.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that the Simple Motor Controller boards feature a regulator that can take anywhere from 5.5 to 30V, and a Battery Elimination Circuit (BEC) to power a Pi or any other 3.3V/5V peripheral (although there isn’t a current rating, so keep an eye out for undervoltage
One more thing to consider is that the stall currents for 2 motors a side is 13.2A, I’m just discussing controller choices with my colleagues, as it’s tricky to find one that supports the higher current, but a low enough voltage for the motors (6V). I’ll keep you posted!
Keen to see this come to fruition!
-James
