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Re: Wiring a Fisher Gear Motor

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
In what various ways would Victors be "higher performance" than Jags?
Theoretically lower on-resistance (though not a significant difference).
Smaller and lighter for the same basic power capability.
No built-in restriction on current draw, letting systems push the boundaries of ultimate capability before failure.
The slower PWM output of a Victor actually helps certain mechanical systems to work better at slow speed.