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Unread 12-03-2003, 13:51
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Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline
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The 884's are not damaged and do not wear from the use of the braking function. As stated above, in "brake", the Victor produces a low resistance connection across the motor (which is now acting like a generator) and all of the robot motion is turned into electrical current which is shunted by the 884. If the brake mode is affecting anything on the robot, it is possible you have a high resistance somewhere in the wiring. Check for loose connections/crimps particularly in the negative side wiring for battery and power distribution.
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