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Originally Posted by Mike Martus
I watched the match you talked about - I am one of the refs.
They were tripping the breakers on the drive motors trying to push. The drivers kept full throttle and the breakers could not re-set. Stalling the Dewalt motors (NOT USED IN FRC) will draw enough current to keep them dead.
If this happens leave the joy sticks alone for a few seconds then ease the power on.
The real answer is to look at your drive gear ratio and solve that problem...consider the size of your wheels also.
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We're in first gear and have a ridiculous amount of mechanical advantage in the driveline. I'm sure you saw us push 47 around. If anyone should be reconsidering their gearing, I'm sure it's not us. In any case, I guess that's the answer I was looking for. We replaced the 30 amp fuses with 35's, and I'll try not to put that much strain on the bot. Moreover, if just not touching the controls for a second fixes things, then that's perfect.
We should be good, thanks alot everyone.