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Re: Voltage Drop problems

Do your mechanical systems spin freely when powered down?

A direct drive CIM and a banebots motor on a 1:64 reduction should both be easily turned by hand. If not I would look into the possibility of any mechanical binding causing an increased load on your system.

If you have access to a clamp on DC current meter it may help your troubleshooting. I find chasing the current is much faster and more objective than any other means of troubleshooting binding on a FRC robot.
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