Do I need to chop the ice into small pieces before using a mini blender?

The design intention of a mini blender is mainly for stirring and mixing ingredients, and its power and blade design are usually aimed at soft or semi hard ingredients.
When using a mini blender to handle ice, if the ice is too large, it may cause several problems: firstly, the blade may not be able to effectively break the ice, resulting in poor mixing effect; Secondly, excessively large ice cubes may cause excessive burden on the motor of the blender, and may even damage the motor; The collision between ice cubes and blades may generate strong vibrations and noise, causing unnecessary damage to the equipment.
In contrast, cutting ice into small pieces and then placing them in a mini blender can greatly improve mixing efficiency, reduce motor burden, reduce noise, and better achieve the purpose of mixing and mixing.
In summary, when using a mini blender to process ice, it is recommended to first cut the ice into small pieces in order to achieve better mixing effect and protect the equipment.