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Re: Drivetrain Question
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Originally Posted by 1502
The second goal of disconnecting the wheels for the motors is a matter of safety. Whatever way we end up doing it, there will be a deadman switch that works like one off of a treadmill. We like to keep our carts safe, and we're pretty well know for that.  |
You could use the deadman switch to disconnect power to the motors directly, or through a relay, which would be similar to disconnecting them mechanically.
You could also get or mimic an OTS item like a wheelchair safety lock to prevent wheel rotation:
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