Thread: encoder vs. motor
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Unread 10-12-2004, 11:06
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Re: encoder vs. motor
Alan,

Thank you for catching that.

I teach my team to pull the power plug or the tether (depending on how it is powered) to the OI to disable the robot. Also, when loading untested code, one team member is to have their hand on the 120 amp circuit breaker disconnect button until the code is verified.

The reason I do not have them use the dongle is that the connection is normally enabled (a broken wire enables the robot).

We use the dongle for autonomous mode testing only.
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