Thread: Window Motors Becoming Hot/Warm
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Re: Window Motors Becoming Hot/Warm
In 2009, our team used an Ackermann steering system where we had the front wheels controlled by Denso motors. They got pretty hot because of the constant use. We ended up using heat sinks (about 1.5"x2"x.75") and fans (similar in size to the victor fans) to cool off the motors. We also used some thermal paste (arctic silver brand) between the motor and heat sink.

Also, removing the pins can cut down on the heat depending on what the motors are being used for.