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Re: Warming up the batteries

It seems most likely that there is a problem with your robot's electrical system. I would disconnect everything: the battery, main breaker, all the power distribution board breakers, etc. Measure battery voltage, connect ONE THING ONLY, measure battery voltage again, and repeat until you find out what component is draining your power.

If the battery is draining while just sitting there it may be a fault with the main breaker, Anderson connector, or all of your chargers/batteries were exposed to the same damaging conditions.
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