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Unread 07-06-2006, 16:51
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Re: Robot having internal heat problem

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Originally Posted by Gene
Anyway, if he insulates his ammo-bot, he protects it from the direct sunlight. If he draws in outside air, he pulls in the hot air radiating off the ground. If he insulates the entire unit, he protects it from the radiant energy – but bringing in outside air is a no-no because the outside air is merely heats the electronics.

You see how much faith I have in you guys!!
Remember that no matter how hot the surrounding air is, it is still cooler than the dead air inside the box. If you circulate the air through the box it will take the internal temp down to the ambient. Without a cooling system, that is as good as you can get.
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