# Spark Mini

When you do not have any motor ports left on your robot, Spark minis are a great way to control your motor.

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You can not use encoders with Spark Minis
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### Wiring:

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Spark Minis get plugged into the servo port. In your configuration go to the servo menu and select Spark Mini.
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### Code:

```
@TeleOp 
public class SparkMiniExample extends LinearOpMode {
    DcMotorSimple motor;
    
    @Override
    public void runOpMode() {
    
        motor = hardwareMap.get(DcMotorSimple.class, "motor");
    
        // Wait for the game to start (driver presses PLAY)
        waitForStart();
    
        // run until the end of the match (driver presses STOP)
        while (opModeIsActive()) {
            motor.setPower(gamepad1.left_stick_y);
        }
    }
}
```

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Spark Minis use the `DcMotorSimple` class while a regular DcMotor uses uses the `DcMotor` class.&#x20;
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