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Re: Should I lubricate my Lego motor?
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Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:27:42 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, Marc Abramowitz wrote:
> My robot is having a hard time getting around and I think that it's because the
> motors seem to be sticking. Even on my linoleum floor, my little tank robot
> often gets stuck and goes in slow circles, because one motor gets stuck. Once I
> nudge it or pick the robot up, the motor kicks in again but only for a little
> while and then gets stuck again a few seconds later.
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> I am thinking that the motors need lubrication. Is this a good idea and if so,
> what type of lubrication to use? I have WD-40 and Tri-Flow, a teflon-based
> lubricant that is used for bikes, skates, etc.
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> Would either of these work and not damage the motor?
You may want to check if your motors are the new type 9V geared motor (#43362).
If so, please be aware it is prone to failure, the first sign being sticking. Pl
see my previous post on this ailment:
http://news.lugnet.com/robotics/?n=24484&t=i&v=a
No amount of lubrication is going to help. In due course the motor will become
permanently stuck and useless. Such is the natural history.
C S Soh
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