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Re: Jaguar problems

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Originally Posted by Otis22894 View Post
We put it on blocks and after testing both motors individually, they both run in the same direction, so that isn't the problem. I can't identify any places where it is binding. But, they only start blinking after a sudden start or change in direction, when we begin slowly, they seem to work fine.
Again, what colors are the LEDs of the Jaguars in question?

The symptoms you describe sound like you need to implement ramping. The reason is that a sudden start or change in direction induces a current spike well above 40A to overcome the moment of inertia, which trips the Jaguars' over current protection. Ramping will allow you to avoid this current spike and thereby avoid tripping said protection.

Refer to this thread to see some details on how to do this.
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