2 DC motor Controllers in parallel 1 DC Motor

Is it possible to Wire two identical DC motor controllers (Curtis 1205 to be exact) in parallel to one DC Motor? The controller is very simple. It takes a throttle input and I assume use PWM to control the output. If possible, wouldn't this double (or close) the current output of a single controller?

They would be fed the same throttle input, and would have the exact same parameters in the programming. I am guessing that the synchronization of the two would be the issue if there is one. But, if that is the issue, what would happen? One controller would be providing more current than the other?

Thanks!

Why think about it?
2 drivers would likely fight eachother rather then share the load.

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Cheaper way of being able to increase current output.

Why not post a link?
like this?

I'd not even consider it.

No, rather the opposite, burning drivers. You can't be sure the transistors switch at exactly the same time in both controllers. If one goes from positive to negative before the other driver does a transistor might blow, or at least get stressed and sign off a lot earlier.

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Simple answer. Absolutely not.

Longer answer.
I think your basic knowledge of how electronics works is currently quite low. I would advise you explore some of the examples in the IDE, and read the links underneath this post to see what others haave been asking.

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