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Re: pic: servo tester
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Originally Posted by falconmaster View Post
We hooked up a battery directly to the motors and then ran the tester, it can shift when you move it fast or slow, but keep in mind there is no load. It shifts smooth. It surprised us. we have used pistons in the past
I am wondering what happens when your robot is stalled and tries to shift. In order for the dog to engage the gears must be turning. If you are in a standstill won't the servo shred itself to pieces trying to engage the dog?
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