Thread: breaker tripping on robot startup
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Unread 12-02-2005, 04:38
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Re: breaker tripping on robot startup
Alright, this might be a stupid question, but do you have speed controllers between the breaker panel and your motors? If not, that would be your fix.

If you do have the speed controllers, I would check to make sure that the code has them in neutral (well...not full) when it starts. If it's not neutral, they'll start pulling current.

Also make sure that you don't have any shorts anywhere. Connect everything (except the battery) and use a meter to check for continuity between power and ground (go through the battery connector).
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