23-11-2013, 19:36
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#StickToTheStratisQuo
AKA: Gregor Browning
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Re: Invert Motors Physically or in Code?
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Originally Posted by Pault
I'm not sure if "correct" is the right word. But, I think it is worthwhile to set a standard that positive always means forward/up/right (or forward/up/left if you prefer, just choose 1 and stick to it). If the wiring is the one not following that standard, change the wiring. If the code is the one not following that standard, change the code. The key here is consistency.
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Or you could just?
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Originally Posted by Tom Line
Never invert wires. Because the very first time someone has to trouble shoot something, replace a broken component, or unplug the motor, it WILL get plugged back together with colors matching (backwards).
Always invert the code.
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