> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://yall.yassrobotics.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://yall.yassrobotics.com/documentation/how-to-guides/how-do-i-reduce-thermal-output-while-disabled.md).

# How do I reduce thermal output while disabled?

The Limelight processes frames continuously by default, which generates heat even when the robot isn't moving. Throttle frame processing while disabled to cut thermal output:

```java
@Override
public void disabledInit() {
    limelight.getSettings().withThrottle(150).save();
}

@Override
public void autonomousInit() {
    limelight.getSettings().withThrottle(0).save();
}

@Override
public void teleopInit() {
    limelight.getSettings().withThrottle(0).save();
}
```

`withThrottle(n)` skips `n` frames between processed frames. The library's recommendation is **100-200** while disabled; outputs are not zeroed during skipped frames, so this is safe to toggle without side effects on stale readings. Set it back to `0` before you need fresh vision data.

## See Also

* LimelightSettings reference
* [Hardware Telemetry & IMU](/documentation/understanding/hardware-telemetry-and-imu.md) — reading CPU temperature to confirm the throttle helped.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://yall.yassrobotics.com/documentation/how-to-guides/how-do-i-reduce-thermal-output-while-disabled.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.