Thread: Drill Motors....OVERHEATING, DRIVETRAINS!
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Unread 19-03-2003, 10:18
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EASY solution
THERE IS AN EASY AND LOGICAL SOLUTION!!!

The motors are getting too hot and popping breakers simply because your gear ratio is not low enough. This is also causing the dead band when you move the stick. To correct the problem first try switching the gearboxes to low range, if they are already in low range then decrease the size of the gear on the motor and/or increase the size of the gear on the output shaft. I highly doubt it is a problem with the brushes because he had our assembly pop, but they were still working fine. I suggest this is not a problem with the motors or electronics, but a problem with the gearing. Since you tripped the breakers repeatedly (I am guessing) I would also suggest replacing them after solving your gear ratio problem. Good luck and if you ever need any advice, call on 222.




P.S. another tip is instead of using the plastic mounts provided, make your own aluminum ones, not only will they be stronger, but they will dissipate heat.
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