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Re: Banebots motors inductance

If someone out there has an infrared thermometer you could also stall the motor and measure the heat buildup. Then use simple calorimetry to determine how much energy was converted to heat. It won't be accurate because of the geometry and materials in the motor but should certainly differentiate between 40W and 200W heat conversion. I would do it but we are using the 775s on our drive and I don't feel like subjecting them to that torture.
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