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Re: New Control System How To
In the past the victors had no current monitoring or thermal protection. Having 4 cims in locked rotor or near stall combined with the other loads provided a real shock to the power distribution system and battery. With the new speed controller they have the ability to limit the current profile to the motors. If they set the proper profile the days of clicking circuit breakers should be over. The breakers would protect from wiring faults still. This can make our power distribution system more reliable going forward.
How about the low voltage stuff. What do the beta testers think of the bumpers and side car connectors? From the picture the pneumatic bumper looks a little flimsy. Does it need mechanical support?