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Re: 3 CIM Drive Train Battery Draw

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Originally Posted by JamesCH95 View Post
It might be quite rare, but it is possible. 95's 4-wheel swerve robot in 2002 could easily drain a battery in a single match if everything wasn't just perfect. A reasonably high, steady, current draw can definitely deplete an FRC battery in 2.5 minutes or less.
Hmmm, wasn't the breaker that year at 80A? I suspect the RC or radio was losing power as the battery was drawn down. No dedicated supply for the radio or backup battery for the RC to prevent it from resetting.
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