Blowing spike fuses

[rsegrest]

That's what we thought at first as well...however...it is only the fuse on the 64:1 that is blowing the other (256:1 Banebot with RS-550) is solid and steady with no blown fuses at all, that's why we're confuzzled...

[slijin]

Originally Posted by rsegrest

That's what we thought at first as well...however...it is only the fuse on the 64:1 that is blowing the other (256:1 Banebot with RS-550) is solid and steady with no blown fuses at all, that's why we're confuzzled...

There are various reasons that this particular system could require more than 20A; there may be more resistance in the system, the power necessary to drive is greater despite the comparatively lower reduction (with respect to the 256:1), etc.

Have you tried art's suggestion and swapped out the controller & fuse for those of a 30A circuit?

[Captaindan]

In the meantime use the big black 20amp fuses that fit in the pd board (they automatically reset)... Those little yellow ones can start adding up. It sounds like a motor controller is the best solution.

[Mike AA]

Originally Posted by Captaindan

In the meantime use the big black 20amp fuses that fit in the pd board (they automatically reset)... Those little yellow ones can start adding up. It sounds like a motor controller is the best solution.

Keep in mind the ONLY time this can be done in competition is for the spike controlling the compressor!