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Re: 2 motor drive VS 4 motor drive

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Originally Posted by Marc S. View Post
Yes, you could also take into consideration that the more motors you use, the less overall current draw you use. And all of your electronics will last longer.
Emphasis mine.

I think you meant to say "the less per-motor/controller current draw you will potentially use" because with 4 cims (4x40A breakers) it is possible to draw twice as much total current as 2 cims (2x40A breakers).
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