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Re: Treads, Tracks, Tank system Talk/Help

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Originally Posted by Mr.Rush View Post
...The vandoor motors powered a set of arms not the drive train. You are making too many assumptions. It was powered by a pair of dewalt drills.
The motors I see connected to the drive sure look like van door motors. Are you sure you're describing the same robot you posted a picture of? There is a lot of wiring blocking the view, but it doesn't seem to show either arms or drill motors.

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...I also under stand that the current changes based on load...
Your understanding is incomplete. A totally unloaded motor still draws its stall current for a moment as it begins to spin.