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Re: Bag Motor Tips
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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
I fail to see how a bag motor isn't robust enough for an intake roller. MiniCIM is more robust for sure (based on it's power/weight ratio), but that doesn't mean the bag is a bad choice.
We burnt out one on an intake-related mechanism last year. Granted, part of this was to suboptimal friction within the system, but we ultimately just needed more power. Because the motor allowances are the way they are, MiniCIMs generally carry more advantages this year.