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Unread 28-01-2015, 22:57
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Originally Posted by BBray_T1296 View Post
So when your elevator is in a lifted position, you aren't simply supplying continuous electric current to hold it off the ground, but instead mechanically hindering gravity. Saves battery.

So it's not for when it comes crashing down.
Do you think the 64:1 planetary would be able to hold the load in the gears?
Also, what happens if say the lift is at the topmost position and the motor is still running? I was thinking limit switch both top and bottom but just saying would it destroy the gearbox or whatnot?