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    running the motors underwater —Ben Erwin
    A few years ago some kids I was working with were trying to outfit a LEGO boat with a paddle wheel and micromotor. While they were working, one kid got the idea that he was going to put a propellor onto one of the 4200 rpm motors, add wheels, and (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
   
        Re: running the motors underwater —Dean Husby
   (...) The main problem is that the motor isn't water prof. It's rusting inside and or the grease is breaking down. The motor will heat up while in use. This would cause a sealed motor to push the air past the rotating axle. Ok, now when the motor (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
 

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