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Unread 08-03-2007, 15:47
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Re: Using two motors in the tandem

Hi Tom,

You may have a problem due to the fact that the worm reduction in the window motor is not backdriveable. What will happen is the Globe motor will try to "push" the window motor to meet it's speed, but the worm gearing will prevent this.

I would not use the setup you are describing. Many people may be able to suggest alternate designs if you give some more info about the application.

A rule of thumb that I like when combining 2 motors is that they should both be able to be backdriven. I would also not combine motors of different types unless I had to.

Good luck,

RAZ