Thread: 1 Victor 2 Window Motors
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Unread 28-04-2011, 23:21
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Re: 1 Victor 2 Window Motors
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Originally Posted by wiiking123 View Post
Now that my Team's season is finished, It is time for us to build an air cannon. We are sort of limited on funds, so I was wondering if it is SAFE to operate 2 window motors off of 1 speed controller. Its likely not FIRST legal, but in general, would I blow up my victor easier by using two of the window motors per 1 victor.
Is it more likely? - Yes

Will it happen? - Depends on the load you put on the 2 window motors. If you bring them to a stall hopefully you have a breaker in the mix that will trip. Seeing that 40A is the max and victors have been driving that load for years I wouldn't see it as much more of a problem then driving one CIM at stall.

I personally have not had experiences doing so but logic seems to support that it would be ok. You need to account for the initial current spike is going to be greater or even double depending on the situation.

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And no it is not FIRST legal but that cant stop you off season.