Thread: Keeping the main breaker from tripping
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Re: Keeping the main breaker from tripping
We ran ~2.1kW on our drivetrain. That's 4 big CIMS and 4 Mini CIMS on our drivetrain (1 CIM and 1 Mini CIM per wheel). We never tripped the breaker. We also had mecanum wheels which helped us reduce the load because they slipped a little.