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Originally Posted by FenixPheonix
a 1/4" piece of acrylic
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Acrylic should not be anywhere on your robot. Acrylic, aka plexiglass, is not impact resistant and is likely to shatter if used in FRC. I recommend using polycarbonate (aka lexan, makrolon, and a bunch of other brand names). This stuff is literally bullet proof.
That being said, Air is your friend, nearly All thermal insulation used on earth (space is another story) is air based. A small gap between your Jaguars and CIMS (0.5-2 inches) should be plenty to allow them to stay cool. leaving the area around them open will further decrease heat by allowing air to pass around the motors and Jags. This should be done regardless of the proximity of the jags to the CIMS whenever possible.
Nice going guys!! Not only did you succeed in reviving this thread, but you woke up Dave from his mid summer slumber. Now we are going to get 6 months of pre-kickoff torture!! - Rosiebotboss [more] 
31-01-2012, 23:45
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