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Re: LimitSwitches and Encoder Questions

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
If by "prevent the motor from moving backwards" you mean "stop powering the motor in the backward direction", then the best way is to connect the limit switch directly to the Jaguar (if you are using Jaguar). The Jaguar senses the limit switch and shuts off power. No code required.

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Only do this ^ if you are using CAN!!

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=14956
Also in the manual, but I don't feel like grabbing the rule, it's referenced in the Q&A.
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