Thread: ⁶ CIM drive-train brown out
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Re: ⁶ CIM drive-train brown out
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Originally Posted by MaGiC_PiKaChU View Post
We had a 6-CIM drivetrain with our 2014 bot. No brownouts. We were running 2 bags and/or minis along with it
The concern is because the electronics changed significantly between 2014 and 2015. And nobody ran 6 CIM drivetrains in 2015.

I would be concerned about running 6 CIMs in a drivetrain this year if you don't have plans to make some funky software or something to prevent brownouts. However I haven't done the math or tested it, so there might be a more educated person to answer.

I also don't see the need for 6 CIMs in a drivetrain this year. The field is cramped, and defense is limited.
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