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Re: Speed Controller Design

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
The locked anti-phase that Eric refers to is a condition where the controller is supplying a 50% duty cycle of forward and reverse commands essentially locking the motor shaft in position under power
locked anti-phase does provide some damping (resistance to sudden changes in speed), but it doesn't "lock the motor shaft in position". If there is a load on the motor, the motor will not stay locked in position.