[FTC]: Tetrix V2 motor internals

[Tony_Allen]

Hi Guys,
I have looked into your question and just wanted to follow up in regards to the brushes of the new V2 motor. The Carbon brushes are installed correctly. The new revised motors now have arch brushes. The arc offers a release for electrical sparks. If the brushes are turned 90 degrees, they will still function. However, over time the arc brushes will function more effectively than the flat brushes.
I hope this clears up some of the concerns.

Regards,
Tony Allen

[LimyCenter]

Rookie team checking in:

We had some issues early in the year with failed gearboxes on the old motors. When we disassembled them we found a plastic gear that was stripping out.

We were excited to use the new motors because they are stronger. When one failed we took it apart and found that all the gears are metal. The failure on the new motor was due to one of the gear shafts popping out of alignment. We were able to fix the gear box and use the motor.

Overall our opinion of the new motors is very good when compared with the old motor. We have found them to be SIGNIFICANTLY more powerful and with an improved gearbox.