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Re: Using CIMs at 30 amps?

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Originally Posted by Infinity2718 View Post
Also I wouldn't recommend running mini cims on the drivetrain unless you are geared very slow, around 5-7 feet per second. That would basically max out those motors potential with ~150 pound robot.
A mini-cim has about 70% of the power of a CIM. Do you recommend that robots with CIMs limit themselves to 7-10 feet per second?