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The total current draw does not include the motors drivers; it is the current consumed by the
MCU and user power ports. Husky’s motors are rated to draw 8A continuous, but they will spike
to several times this, particularly when traversing rough terrain and when turning on the spot.
To reduce current draw, consider commanding wider-radius turns from your control software.
The temperature is measured in the motor drivers and on the motor casings; the coils inside
the motor casings cannot be measured. Therefore, it is important to note that the temperature
measured on the motor casings is a lagging indicator of the temperature of the coils inside the
casing. Be aware of the delay in heat propagation on the motors during heavy use. The thermal
limit of the system is 50
⁰
C, and the system will shut down if this limit is reached
Monitoring these fields over longer periods of operation will allow you to ensure that you are not
putting excessive wear on the motors.