Minibot switches and soft landings

[boomergeek]

Originally Posted by Mr V

The KoP limit switches are in essence identical to a "3 way" sw. How to make it so the off position if brake is detailed in post 2 and 3 of this thread.

Here's a marked up diagram...
(I always tell students to use a continuity meter (ohm meter with a beep mode) and flip the switch on and off to make sure they know which terminal is the common before wiring anything- sometimes its easy to get confused by the markings).

[kws4000]

UNTESTED: We have applyed a 'brain bucket' to our minibot...lime green...got us the imagery award at GVSU/West Michigan comp last week...Amen. Thats all I can say.