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Re: Speed Controller Design

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Originally Posted by Russ Beavis View Post
A brief technical sidetrack - for an interesting demonstration of "brake" versus "coast", take the two leads for the motor and short them together. Now try spinning the motor shaft.
Yes, I use this demonstration. It is very effective and gets students thinking. Especially when trying to explain the difference between dynamic and static braking.