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Unread 11-03-2014, 11:51
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Re: Back Driving Problems

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Originally Posted by chris.boyle View Post
To expand a little bit more on TheKeeg's explanation. The pin s controlled by the motor activation. When the motor is requested to move, the pin is released, when it stops, the pin is placed back in the sprocket. All automated in the software.
So, when the motor is requested to move is the pin retracted via the piston, the motor moves, and then the pin is replaced in order to prevent back drive?

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Originally Posted by TheKeeg View Post
I will post one to this thread as soon as I can. It may be a few hours though.
Awesome! I look forward to it.