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Re: Battery connected backwards to robot

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
A reverse diode across the input to the PDP would be huge and the short reverse voltage is likely to still produce damage in downstream electronics. ...
That's why I think a warning circuit at the Main Switch would be cheaper and more effective. If voltage is potentially going the wrong way through the switch, it could warn you (buzzer) before you close it and cause damage.
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