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One motor is Hot

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by ne02005, Dec 10, 2018.

  1. ne02005

    ne02005 Member

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    Hi, I´m using wiper motors for my sim, works great, but I noticied that one motor is getting more hotter than other... abou 41º C... I´m usin Pwm max at 255 for fast response, but this motot getting hot...
    Whe the simulator is stopped (waiting for game) is when is more hot, but playing, some degrees low down.
    I´ve trie to low down the pwmmax, is more colder but, don´t have the same strenght.

    thanks
  2. polybasss

    polybasss Member Gold Contributor

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    Hello, I had the same problem, I even got to burn an engine, the solution is in the calibration, try to lift more the opposite corner of the cockpit of the engine that gets hot, if you raise it a lot you will see that it heats up more the other engine, You have to get a balance.

    Hola, he tenido el mismo problema, incluso llegué a quemar un motor, la solución está en la calibración, prueba a levantar más la esquina opuesta del cockpit del motor que se calienta, si lo levantas mucho verás que se calienta más el otro motor, hay que obtener un equilibrio.
  3. BlazinH

    BlazinH Well-Known Member

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    If you've ever looked at a motors power graph you'll see is not uncommon for a motor to be more efficient in one direction than the other which could also explain the heat difference if using opposing motors.
    Last edited: Dec 10, 2018