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Unread 01-09-2010, 10:28
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Re: Speed Controller Design

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
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.
Ether,
Yes, you are correct. We have used this method in the past. With closed loop control using CIM motors and the FRC battery, it is essentially locked.
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