Difference between revisions of "Motors"
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*Braking | *Braking | ||
**Can short the motor to itself to limit the speed, but this will not stop movement entirely | **Can short the motor to itself to limit the speed, but this will not stop movement entirely | ||
| + | **Could use active braking (controller senses movement, and actively moves in the opposite direction) | ||
| + | ***Wouldn't work if the battery were drained | ||
| + | ***Would require more power (controller would have to remain powered, motor might remain engaged at low power for long periods) | ||
*Clutch to allow for manual operation of the chair | *Clutch to allow for manual operation of the chair | ||
