[tgraham_533]

I am working with Team 533 and was using the Banebot motor as well. We designed in the 25% torque load area and had not trouble with moving an arm over varying load conditions. However, with the motor stalled and/or held in a fixed position the motor began to smoke almost immediately. After inspecting the motor under these conditions we found the case to be cool but the shaft of the motor to be extremely hot. It appears that the motor has not thermal path from the winds to the case. Therefore, if the motor is under load, but not moving the winds just heat up. We are working changing to a different motor. That's what we found, hope it helps.