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Re: paper: Window Motor Lockups: Causes and Solutions

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Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350 View Post
But locking pins would seem advantageous in such an application. The expected load is not likely enough to strip the gears and maintaining orientation of the module mechanically will reduce load on the motors.
Most Modules do not have that issue, as the wheels are evenly centered with the module's axis of rotation. If the modules were more like casters, then there very well could be a backdriving issue.
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