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Re: Locking shaft in place

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Originally Posted by Sperkowsky View Post
You will need a mechanical lock. Something like a bike disc brake would work but there are many other options.
Yes. Configure it more like a train brake than a bicycle brake. That is, it should be in engaged/brake mode by default, and have to be forcibly actuated to release and hold the brake released. Then, if power is cut, the brake automatically engages.
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