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Unread 12-03-2013, 08:50
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Re: Prototype Small Wheeled Shooter
Andrew,

Don't be so sure that the smoke isn't coming from the motor. The VP is designed to have vents to the motor form the motor mounting plate. Smoke form the motor could definitely look like it is coming from the VP.

With that said, my team is running 2 VPs on our shooter with 8" pneumatic tires and have seen no such smoke. We are using RS775 motors with 5:1 and 3:1 There really isn't anything inside the VP that would smoke very long before seizing.

I suggest you look at the current the motor is drawing while just attached to the VP. Some people have reported problems getting the RS550 motor lined up properly while installing into the gearbox. That could be causing excessive loading on the motor causing it to overheat.

Paul
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