Static Build Up Causing Motors to Burnout

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Here are some threads that could have been found using the search function discussion ports being burnt out. Try reading through these.

Two Dead Ports In 1 Day

Sorry, that you keep losing V5 ports to ESD. Unfortunately, this is a known problem. The best method to prevent further port losses is to apply Antistatic Spray: If you don’t have access to the spray, you could try to use laundry dryer sheets to regularly wipe the field and robot wheels, like this one:

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V5 brain ports break continually

My post was more of just a general update. There had been a few posts above saying that it could be caused by ESD, my post was just trying to show the best way to avoid that happening. @DRow cannot say that static is killing the ports on the V5 brains. First, I think, they are not 100% sure what is the exact mechanism. There is always some level of static in the air this time of the year, but ports are not all dying as soon as you put the robot out on the field - there is something else tha…