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Burning the FP's

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04-02-2005, 11:58

MattB703

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Re: Burning the FP's

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Originally Posted by russell

I wish I had read that earlier. I am beginning to worry we will burn ours trying to hold the arm up. Maybe I should put some fans on it.... Probly wont help but whatever.

Figure out how to use a spring/surgical tubing/weight to counter the force of gravity on your arm. The arm should ideally be neutrally balanced so the motor has to pull it down into the starting position. That will be your best shot at not burning up the FP motor.

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