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Re: Technic Parallel-Motor Assembly Question
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Fri, 22 Jun 2001 14:00:09 GMT
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As far as power source goes, the RCX outputs are only good for
two motors. And under heavy load, the RCX's over-temperature
trip will occasionally trigger. I have had no trouble running half
a dozen motors from the 6 x AA battery pack.

Was that with the old or new 9V motor (ungeard and geared)? The old
one that Gaurav want's to use draws more then twice the Amp, if I
remember it correctly.

/Tobbe

http://www.arnesson.nu/lotek/



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  Re: Technic Parallel-Motor Assembly Question
 
This is an interesting subject. I have experimented with this myself to try to increase traction in larger models. There are a couple of key points; Try to ensure that you design the "combiner" to use a minimum number of gears and axles, otherwise (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.technic)

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