Stalling the BaneBot 775 motors

[Leav]

Hi all,

Part of our design calls for holding the BB775 motors at stall at ~20%-40% of the motors maximum stall torque, by controlling the voltage applied to the motor with the Jaguars.

reading this thread, I understand that if properly tested, this method may work with the fisher price motors.

I would appreciate your comments and insight from experience regarding attempting this with the BB 775.

Things we think we have going in our favor:

• The motors are designed to work at 18v, and we are using them at 12v, which should increase the margin for error.
• by redcuing the effective voltage to the gearbox with the PWM from the Jags, it is our understanding that the effective current will be decreased as well, helping us avoid a burnout due to thermal failure.

Again, your thoughts and insight are highly appreciated.

-Leav