[eeeeweeezeee]

I know the victor 885 can handle 120amps continuous, so the fan on that one is a no-brainer if you actually use it for something like that on an off-season project. I don't know what you are doing with your victor 884's, and I know they are different than the 885, but the fan is already there, and even if it isn't against the rules, it can only help you, not hinder. I can't right now think of any good reason to not have it on there. when playing with the team's old 2004 robot, it is very easy to blow breakers and heat up the victors to the point that they will cause minor burns if touched, and that is with the fans. its from a combination of the old power drill motors that were in the KOP and driving backwards and forwards quickly (doing wheelies) with a battery with a low voltage. (voltage down = current up, just enough to blow the breakers.)

also, been there done that with the extremely dense electronics box with ducted 120mm fans at both ends. is it possible? yes, is it convenient: no. there is actually not as much ventilation on the speed controller as you think. if you are in an alliance and you blow something, there had better be a runner up team because you wont repair or replace it in a timely manner.