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Re: "Backdriving" Motors -- Safe for Victors?

We've done what you're describing (both cases) for a number of years, and I can't recall ever having destroyed a Victor. In any case, I wouldn't recommend pushing your robot to the match backdriving its wheels, although short distances would be fine. I would reccomend putting the drive Victors in coast mode if you're planning on backdriving them.
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