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Re: 6 CIMs and 4 MiniCIMs - Will they stay?

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Originally Posted by DampRobot View Post
Let me just say this: 6-CIM drivetrains can break the main 120 amp breaker if they are stalled. With a 6-CIM drive, you're essentially giving good defenders a way literally shut your robot down.
So can 2 CIMs, or 4 CIMs. As long as you don't gear too high for the amount of torque you have available (which will increase with the number of CIMs), your drivetrain should stay traction-limited and never stall.
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