Window Motor locking up

[Nick Lawrence]

Originally Posted by nitneylion452

I found a similar thread, but the solution seemed to be using a Black Jag instead of the original one, or using a Victor to control the window motor.

We are using a black jag to control a window motor which powers our elevator/ladder. Every now and again, the motor just stops working. We checked the Jag and it is sending the signal, but the motor does not respond. We felt the motor and it was quite hot. Even after cycling the robot, the motor does not respond, then after a few minutes, it finally begins to work again, but generally only for one command.

The motor is being used to turn a spool which is connected to our ladder via pulleys and steel cable. I know the window motor is supposed to have very high torque, so I don't think we're over loading it, but I'm open to the possibility if it's explained well enough. Does anyone have any idea why we may be experiencing this issue?

If you need any more info to help, feel free to request it and I will get back to you ASAP.

Thanks!

Window motors and variable speed controllers don't get along. If you can, I'd recommend switching to a spike to control it. If you need to vary the speed, switch to a different motor.

-Nick