Thread: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
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Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products
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Originally Posted by Bot190 View Post
We just got our robot driving today and encountered an interesting noise. After some basic testing we believe to have narrowed the noise down to our brand new victor 888s. When they are given a a signal other than stop they emit a buzzing noise. They appear to work correctly, driving our cims under a fair amount of load for about 5 minutes or so.

We were just wondering if this noise is intentional or not. What can we do about it, and is there a way to stop it?

-Thanks
The Victor 888 operates at 1,000 Hz which is in the audible range for us humans. The noise is normal and expected.

Paul
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