Victor 884 Brake/Coast Issues

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by sciguy125

According to the manual, the jumper to set brake/coast on the Victor can be replaced with a limit switch - not particularly useful. According to the custom ciruits rules, we can't make something to replace the jumper. I'm also assuming that a relay or transistor would fall under the category of custom circuit. I just wanted to make sure that I'm interpreting the rules correctly. It just doesn't seem like that great of an idea to actuate a limit switch with a servo or soleniod or something to dynamically change the setting.

Sci,
Please keep in mind that many rules are made to prevent damage to IFI hardware or to prevent bodily harm. (It's expensive to replace.) Using a limit switch prevents any team from connecting power supply to one of the pins. It is also to prevent a team from using underrated electrical components from supplying power to the motors. A fire on the field could rain on everyone's parade.