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Re: umm.. heat sinks. sorry, we're roookies.....

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Originally Posted by greencactus3
yeah... thanks everyone, I'm not worried about overheating yet. cuz we ahven't even finished the drivetrain yet. we reeaally need to work on it. I was just wondering. and if we have time, wouldn't having heatsinks be better than not having them even if we don't need them? unless we cover the openings (drill motor), is there a possibility its a bad idea to have them on?
you know, the " better safe than sorry" thing
We've never had hinksinks, nor had any problems attributed to overheating.

We've always been to close to being overweight to worry about it.

Question: Whats the best way to cool most motors, like the drill motors we have?
Answer: Run them full speed at no load.

If you run the drill, you will notice a draft from them. They are designed such that they will such air in and air cool the windings and other hot things. This is then exhasted (the draft) out the back. Cover those, and you will likely overheat and get nice baked motors. Leave them clear and don't worry about heatsinks.


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