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Unread 24-04-2008, 07:58
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Re: Victor turning on and off under load, with non-IFI microcontroller

Ryan may be on to something here. Remember that a stalled motor is one that is not moving (powered is implied). Your motor will draw stall current while it is starting. You did not specify a motor, but even a small motor can draw excessive current during start.
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