Make sure your compressor is not enclosed. We tested the temperature of a compressor after 2 hours of drive practice (roughly 15-20% duty cycle), and the compressor had reached about 200 degrees. Motor controllers, depending on which type you use, can get pretty warm under heavy loads(i.e. drivetrain motors during defense). Otherwise, nothing else will get particularly warm, but always play it safe.
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The only question I have is what happens if we do overheat the compressor? This testbed tends to be on for long periods of time and in operation.
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The compressor we did this test on, although it still works, is louder and does not fill the pneumatic system as quickly. Although it won't necessarily cause a catastrophic failure, it can cause permanent damage to the compressor.