Does motor temp affect performance?

[dtengineering]

I can't think of a rule that would specifically prohibit a bit of dry ice being used to cool a motor. In fact, I've thought, from time to time, that it would be interesting to wrap the CIMs in custom dry ice cooling boxes and keep them super-chilled for the duration of the match.

But we have yet to be disappointed with CIM performance in normal, uncooled, use, so it's a pretty low priority. Not to mention the sort of thing that I'd want to clear on the Q&A first.

Alternatively, an ice filled aluminum mold that fits over the CIMs might work between matches, without the need for aerosols.

I think the best advice, however, is to see if the gearing or gearboxes can be adjusted to reduce current draw... perhaps a better off-season project than a Thursday morning in Atlanta project.

Jason