Why are Limit Switches outlawed with PWM, but not CAN?

So, FIRST is turning into the For the Inspiration of Science and Trains? That makes sense... Not a whole lot of re-branding will be needed.... - dqmot17 [more]

		Chief Delphi > Technical > Electrical > CAN
Why are Limit Switches outlawed with PWM, but not CAN?

Thread Tools

Rate Thread

Display Modes

08-02-2011, 11:23

Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline

Broadcast Eng/Chief Robot Inspector

AKA: Big Al WFFA 2005

FRC #0111 (WildStang)

Team Role: Engineer

Join Date: Jun 2001

Rookie Year: 1996

Location: Wheeling, IL

Posts: 10,770

Al Skierkiewicz has a reputation beyond repute

Re: Why are Limit Switches outlawed with PWM, but not CAN?

If motors are in motion due to the state of the limit switch(es), then the FMS cannot stop them.

__________________
Good Luck All. Learn something new, everyday!
Al
WB9UVJ
www.wildstang.org
________________________
Storming the Tower since 1996.

« Previous Thread | Portal | Next Thread »

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts vB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 00:49.

The Chief Delphi Forums are sponsored by Innovation First International, Inc.