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Unread 27-05-2003, 14:33
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People continually think that combining motors is black magic. It's really not that bad once you understand the Physics involved. Just as long as you get the free speeds approximately the same (about +/- 10%), the motors will perform as individual components. If the free speeds are not exactly same, the only time you'll run into problems is when the motors are operating at their free speeds.

This year matching motors is so much easier because the power output of the CIM and drill motors are nearly identical. Watch out with the drill motor though, you lose 10-15% when running them in reverse.
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