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Re: mechnical arm question

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Originally Posted by laxdogg14 View Post
the motor needs a holding current that is applied in software.
Some motors can handle that okay for a while, but things like the Fisher Price or Banebots ones this year will quickly overheat and likely be destroyed if any appreciable current is applied while the motor is not turning. They rely on an internal fan to keep the windings cool.
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