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Re: High speed Drivetrains

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Originally Posted by thefro526 View Post
Just because you can't stall a traction limited drive doesn't mean that it won't draw near-stall current.

We've popped at least one main breaker this season due to an aggressive pushing match, and I wouldn't be surprised if a handful of other teams have as well.
422 built a friction-limited 6CIM drive and popped the breaker twice at their first event after getting in an intense pushing match with the feeder station wall thanks to a miscommunication with the drive encoders.