Minibot Falling Solutions

[JB987]

Originally Posted by artdutra04

When a DC motor backdrives, it acts like a generator and generates electricity. To slow the backdrive, add a load onto the system by isolating the motor from the battery and shorting the two motor leads together after the Minibot reaches the top of the pole. The Minibot will then roll down the pole slowly.

Thanks for sharing Arthur...as you were adding to the thread I was editing to mention that many teams won't be in a backdriving condition that could take advantage of shorting the motor leads...so what other alternatives are out there?