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Re: pushing a gear on a fp

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there way to fast 30,000 rpms
~15,000

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there way to hard to mod
Really, between the AM planetery, the dewalt gearbox, banebots products and many other COTS gearboxes for motors with a 3.2mm shaft, there are more mounting options than any other motor.

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they have the really really bad leads
They are kind of weak, that's why it's important to put proper strain relief on the wire to protect them.

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they have heat problems (not a big deal throw a fan at it and a heat sink)
They can make a lot of heat when stalled, but when they are used in proper applications it's never a problem.

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all these makes me wonder how they can run at 24 volts (a common mod by most dads with a tech background)
They run pretty well at 26 Volts as well; worked awesomely in my 12lb battle bot.