Thread: Fisher Price Overheating Troubles
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Re: Fisher Price Overheating Troubles
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Originally Posted by Tom Line View Post
I will hazard a guess without having all the information
He provided enough information* (motor speed and amps) to determine that he is running the motors at about 8 volts. So they are gearing the motors UP and then lowering the voltage. I suggested they get rid of the gear-up portion and try that.

* assuming the given data was correct

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