Two questions regarding the HiTech HS-322HD servo motors we are allowed to use:
1. Are these motors 'locking' motors?
According to the <R47> we are allowed to remove the locking pins from the window motors however not so from the servos
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"C. The locking pins on the window motors may be removed.
The intent of this rule is to maintain the maximum power level for each ROBOT, yet still allow teams to modify mounting tabs and the like, not to gain a weight reduction by potentially compromising the structural integrity of any motor. The integral mechanical and electrical system of the motor is not to be modified."
We need a 'free-backspin' on a motor to release a mechanism AND we need a small lightweight motor. SO Question number two IF the answer to question number one is 'yes'
2. Is it possible to cause the servo to 'backspin' using programming code by building a pause or stop into the code?
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