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Unread 30-12-2013, 16:34
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Re: Bag Motor Tips
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Originally Posted by DampRobot View Post
We've found that BAG motors really don't like being stalled. If you stall them, they will smoke. I believe 1678 has had similar experiences too.

Personally, if the difference in mass or size isn't absolutely critical, I'd use a MiniCIM instead. Unless the rules change next year (and I certainly hope they won't) you're better off using the extra power and robustness of a MiniCIM.
They're okay with stalling for a few seconds at a time. The first time we used one in competition, we put way more stress on it than we should have, for around half a minute. This led to the worst smell you'll ever experience in your life.