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Re: Keeping drive motors cool

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Originally Posted by MichaelBick View Post
The 6 CIM drive rally helps us accelerate better. We modified the backplate for the WCP DS gearboxes, so we couldn't fit a mini CIM. Bag motors are significantly less powerful than 550s. Bags are about 150 watts. 550s are 250 watts.
What gear ratio are you using? 550s have a free speed of 19,300 RPM. They need much more reduction than a CIM would. Without the additional reduction you are overloading (and overheating) them.


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