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Originally Posted by JB987
We have considered using a DPDT (4 way?) switch but were concerned about the downward velocity...the question is, could a limit switch (perhaps on a flexible extension) on the bottom end fit within the size limit and be far enough extended to provide a timely stop of the robot likely traveling faster than it did upward? An idea to be tested for sure. Thanks again, Arthur, for your efforts to help your fellow FRC mates!
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If you are using two motors, what if you use a two DPDT switches: one reverses one motor to drive it downwards, and the other switch shorts the leads of the second motor to provide drag. We 're probably going to experiment with either partial reverse/motor short or full motor short this week on our Minibot prototype.