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Re: Legally Increasing Motor Performance

We fooled around with exterior motor magnets and increased the RPMS to 11000. It did counter act the weight on the magnets but the output shaft was spinning so fast that traction became an immediate issue.

It's possible but with what use would it be.
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Re: Legally Increasing Motor Performance

When I was into RC Cars, I broke in my motors under water. I always ran the motors at 4.8 volts.

If you are going to attempt this, make sure to clean and oil the motor thoroughly. There are specialty products for cleaning and oiling that are available at most hobby shops.

To be honest, I think your time would be better spent finding inefficiencies in their drivetrain/mechanisms...
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Re: Legally Increasing Motor Performance

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To be honest, I think your time would be better spent finding inefficiencies in their drivetrain/mechanisms...
Maybe. But if it helps the minibot motor, why not?

Besides, it's a good task for new members on the team to do.
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Re: Legally Increasing Motor Performance

Good point nighterfighter...
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