Thread: Training for offseason tommorow, blew the Main circuit breaker. cause for worry?
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Question Training for offseason tommorow, blew the Main circuit breaker. cause for worry?
Hello,

at the end of a mild practice day, the main breaker got increasingly warm until it stopped working completely (zero continuity).

We switched it out and are OK supposedly, but I am slightly concerned for the offseason tomorrow.

Some background:
  • Picture of robot
  • 4 cim + 2 mini CIM drivetrain
  • 2 CIM + 2 mini CIM kicker
  • Bot is about 10 pounds over the max weight (flexible offseason rules)


Is this an expected fault? we haven't had problems before and ran a regional and went to champs...


Your input, stories and experience is welcome!

Thanks,
-Leav
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