# Overview and Features

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The Kraken X44 is a brushless motor developed by WestCoast Products that has been designed to withstand the rigors of the [FIRST Robotics Competition](http://firstinspires.org/frc).&#x20;

The Kraken X44 was designed to be easy for teams to integrate into their designs and has a number of features that set it apart from other brushless motors in the FRC market, including:

* Integrated TalonFX controller
* SplineXS shaft
* Non-replaceable output shaft
* Versatile mounting options
* Robust mechanical design