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Re: Braking

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Originally Posted by gwin99 View Post
Is there a way to add friction on the end of the shaft not being driven? Note, we are using hex
Absolutely. Adding friction is about the easiest thing in the world; reducing it is the real trick.

Here's one way: Put a wheel on the hex shaft, using a standard AM hex hub and wheel (e.g. this wheel and this 1/2" hub or this 3/8" hub. Then, find some way to put drag on the wheel. You could press a scrap of carpet up to it, drive a screw into it, or clamp a cable tie or fence hinge around it.
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