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11-02-2006, 12:02

steven114

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Re: Backwards motor

Specifically on the motor output end of the speed controller (labelled M+ and M-). Don't reverse the polarity anywhere else! If you reverse the inputs (V+ and GND) you'll fry the poor controller...

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