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Re: Cim-u-lator Gearbox
We have had some trouble with a dual CIM-u-lator using 2 550s. For some reason the motors overheat extremely fast. We mounted this on our test shooter and instantly had smoke coming out of them. The only way we could run them was to put the big cooling fan blowing down on top. Even with that, the motors toasted after some test runs and case shorted.

Have you had any success with yours?

We have decided to stick with the single CIM-u-lator using the 775-18V with cooling. The final design will have cooling fins installed on the motor.