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09.04.2006, 07:26 PM

To add to what SpeedyBL said; the fact that the wires are hot does indicate high current and some resistance on the wire. It also indicates a voltage drop on the wire itself, which means less voltage is getting to the motor reducing speed somewhat.

Which part of the wire is hot? If there is a bad solder joint, that part should be the hottest, while the rest of the wire will be warm just from the heat-sinking effect. What gauge wire are you using for the motor wires?
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