1 Topic by pkearney

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Topic: Max Motor voltage

Hi I have the new motor ,what is the maximum voltage the motor can take .I find I can better control the rate with voltage adjustments .

2 Reply by elmoret

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Re: Max Motor voltage

There isn't really a maximum, but the life of the brushes inside the motor is inversely proportional to the heat in the motor. The heat in the motor is proportional to motor speed and load.

If you increase beyond 12 volts, you should add cooling and still monitor/limit current to below 1.5A.

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