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Re: Space for electrical

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Bait View Post
Remember that motor controllers need to spaced out so their fans will work, and if you can, mount them so that metal shavings won't end up in them.
I strongly recommend using a very thin piece of foam over the Jaguar's fan to prevent metal shavings from ruining them. We've been doing this for a while now and it's worked very well, just make sure that air can easily pass through the foam.
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