Team Update 4-9 & VEX BAG Motor Fix

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Motors & Actuators
R33

There is an issue with the VEX BAG Motors supplied in the Kit of Parts (lot numbers 2491BL, 2462BL, and 2493BL) that causes the motor to stop working. VEX has published instructions, now legal per R33, regarding the fix.

The integral mechanical and electrical system of any motor may not be modified. Motors, servos, and electric solenoids used on the ROBOT shall not be modified in any way, except as follows:

A. The mounting brackets and/or output shaft/interface may be modified to facilitate the physical connection of the motor to the ROBOT and actuated part.
B. The electrical input leads may be trimmed to length as necessary.
C. The locking pins on the window motors (P/N: 262100-3030 and 262100-3040) may be removed.
D. The connector housings on the window motors (P/N: 262100-3030 and 262100-3040) may be modified to facilitate lead connections.
E. The Integrated Encoder Module (P/N: 276-1321) may be installed on the VEX 2-wire Motor 393 (P/N 276-2177).
F. The VEX 2-wire Motor 393 (P/N: 276-2177) gears may be changed or replaced per the Supplier instructions.
G. The VEX BAG Motor (P/N: 217-3351) may be repaired per the Supplier instructions found at http://www.vexrobotics.com/217-3351.html.


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Link to repair instructions: http://content.vexrobotics.com/vexpr...structions.pdf

You will have to disassemble the motor.