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Unread 21-06-2016, 20:16
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Re: SD540 Motor Controller

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
Did anyone try using such a compact array? I'm worried about how hot the center two are going to get if they are mounted that way.
We ran 4 Victor SPs side by side with a footprint of 4.82" * 2.5" * 1.22" with no problems. However, the motor controllers were staggered in a up-down-up-down pattern and raised about 2" above the electronics board, which could've helped with cooling.
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