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Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

Beware that Vex posted a BAG "fix" that doesn't appear to be correct.
When the fix is applied the springs on ours become too short to work.
Vex tech support told us the fix is not official and shouldn't have been posted.

So just a warning that this probably shouldn't be attempted.
What worries me most is that the "fix" says it:


The "fix" pdf is posted on the Vex website BAG motor page:
http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motor-controllers/217-3351.html
Under
Technical Specifications
Downloads & Docs BAG Motor Spring Modification Instructions

http://content.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/pdf/217-3351-BAG_MotorSpringModInstructions_20130411.pdf

Hi Mark,
Yes, this fix is official. We have applied this to many motors in the office. Paul personally supervised the modification of several at Michigan State Championship. If your springs do not look like the ones in the guide, they have not been modified.

Can you help us understand what is wrong?

Also, who did you speak to at VEX? I apologize for this miscommunication. It is possible that news of this fix did not reach all our support personnel. I will personally fix this oversight.

-John