What electronics need fans?

[Gatekeeper]

Inside the Kit of Parts we received multiple cooling fans. What our team is wondering is what electronics or motors need these cooling fans? Do the CIM motors need a cooling fan? Or does the electronics board need a cooling fan directed on it? Or possibly the cRIO?

Thanks in advance! =)

[EricH]

Inside the Kit of Parts we received multiple cooling fans. What our team is wondering is what electronics or motors need these cooling fans? Do the CIM motors need a cooling fan? Or does the electronics board need a cooling fan directed on it? Or possibly the cRIO?

Thanks in advance! =)
What KOP electronics need the fans? Probably none. (Jaguars have their own built-in; same for Victors.)

The fans are in case you discover that you need cooling somewhere and decide to run air over that area.

[jon-s]

I think the most likely application for fans is if the motors are overworked.

[theprgramerdude]

If you're using the small 500-series motors, you could possibly use them to aid in cooling them and extend their useful life.