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Re: Build Blitz Robot Reveal - Team JVN

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Originally Posted by Willyspu View Post
What type of switch is this? Is it an on/off, position switch or encoder?

I am a mentor and just trying to figure out how you held the motor in position until you were ready to fire the next shot.

Thanks!

Jim
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The switch is just a limit switch that tells the system when to stop turning the motor. What actually stops the axle from backdriving is the wrench in that picture. It is just a standard ratcheting wrench, and you can see it in the picture right below the pointer.
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