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Re: Suicide Cables Safe for Motors?

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Originally Posted by sastoller View Post
It's actually wired to run the two batteries in series. The 775 Pro's just don't spin fast enough for our liking at 12V.
Who needs a (cordless) Dremel when you have two robot batteries and a 775Pro?

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Originally Posted by JCharlton View Post
A suggestion to everyone is to buy a small 12v battery for testing. A lot less dangerous, and easier to handle.

Also, wiring a small switch box with included fuse is a good exercise for your electrical team.
Use a large(as in physical size) main breaker/power switch so it can be turned off quickly and easily in the event of an emergency. An E-stop button may be a good option, but the low priced ones can only handle about 10 amps, so I wouldn't use it for large motors.
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