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Re: Blew The Tetrix Fuse???

We did some quick measurements of our minibot.
It draws about 3.6A climbing up the pole. A single stalled motor draws about 6A.
We're planning on using 5A fuses to prevent burning them out. (Unfortunately, ATM breakers aren't offered in values less than 10A)
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