Difference between revisions of "Motors"
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*Bi-directional | *Bi-directional | ||
| − | *Braking | + | *Motor 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) | **Could use active braking (controller senses movement, and actively moves in the opposite direction) | ||
***Wouldn't work if the battery were drained | ***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) | ***Would require more power (controller would have to remain powered, motor might remain engaged at low power for long periods) | ||
| + | **Could try to replicate the current electro-magnet option, but from what standard parts? | ||
*Clutch to allow for manual operation of the chair | *Clutch to allow for manual operation of the chair | ||
