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Unread 15-02-2014, 08:23
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Re: Odd problem with limit switch in sidecar

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Originally Posted by Doc Wu View Post

There is no need for the red wire, as the input is already connected to it through a current limiting resistor inside the DS.
If you are not using 5 volts in this application, you may cut the red wire, preferred at the DSC end of your PWM and insulate the cut wire with voltage on it. If you short this 5 volt line, the DSC gets very unhappy.
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