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Re: drive train wearing out?

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
An electrical problem could be farther up the line. Check the distribution block.

I don't think you can kill a CIM in a mere 15-20 hours. 330 has been running their practice robot for I don't know how long and hasn't killed a CIM yet that I know about. Wheels, yes, motors, no.

One other thing--did you change the code at all?
You can easily kill a CIM in 30 minutes if it gets too hot.

Lot's of practice without proper cooling time will greatly shorten the life of your motors.

But I would agree that it's more than likely a connection problem.
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