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Re: Switching To Break via Software

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Originally Posted by Joe Ross View Post
To cause a speed controller to switch between brake mode and coast, you can connect one of the digital outputs on the digital side car to the middle pin of the brake/coast header.
Only connect the center pin, don't conect the +/- on the break/coast header to anything on the side car. It is also possible to switch between Break and Coast in software using CAN without the additional digital output.
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