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Re: Current Draw vs. Stall current

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Adam,
We recommend speeds of 10-12 fps for high gearing as a good balance of speed, maneuverability, control and the ability to avoid potentially fatal collisions. While many teams like to go fast, only a select few do it well.
I have done some further calculations, and I have a potential gearbox which goes 4.17 fps in low, and 12.51 fps in high. In high gear, the current draw per motor at Max Continuous Load is 119.41 Amps. Would this be sufficient to use without having to worry about tripping the breakers?

If not, what is the max current draw you would recommend for a robot in high gear?

Thanks for all your help!