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Re: 2017 Drive Train

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Originally Posted by dardeshna View Post
So I was reading about traction limiting. What advantage does a 6 cim setup provide if your drivetrain is traction limited?
Less amperage per motor, which means you're more likely to traction limit before tripping breakers or overloading a speed controller. Less amps also means less voltage drop in your wires to/from the motors, which means you're spending more watt-hours on pushing and less on heating up wires. It's a small thing, but I suspect every little thing you can do to minimize unnecessary battery drain matters, even if you're using a fresh battery for every match.
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