Thread: Router browns out with multiple CIMS driving WCD
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Unread 20-02-2016, 16:39
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Router browns out with multiple CIMS driving WCD
We have a 6 CIM West coast drive, and whenever we try to turn the router browns out. We tried dropping to 4 CIMS and it still happened. 2 CIMS worked, and we tried rotating out the motors so that wasn't the problem. If you turn the robot by hand it also turns easily and it doesn't appear to be a problem with the gearboxes. Each motor is pulling approximately 40-45 amps when in max load and we don't believe that would be normal in this type of drivetrain. Has anybody experienced this before?