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Re: Major problem with chipphua motors

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Originally posted by aka Scott White
We are having a major problem with our chipphua motors. When we try to drive the robot, if you go any faster than just barely moving, the speed controllers controlling the motors begin randomly turning on and off.
It sounds like the 30A breakers are tripping, meaning that either you are geared too "tall" or there is too much friction in your drive train. If you can do so easily, you might try gearing lower and see how things work.
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