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Subject: 
Motors spinning at startup
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
Date: 
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 12:46:04 GMT
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Matt Austin <falinn@NOMORESPAMcallnet0800.com>
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Hi all,
I have a problem with the motors connected to my handyboard. When I first
turn on the HB, the motors will spin randomly. This happens about every 2-3
times I switch on. I know this problem has come up before on the list, but
the post I found didn't answer all my questions.
What type of caps should I use, non-polarised?
Also what value capacitance should they have? (My motors are 12v [running
from HB 9.6v] and draw about 100ma each [2 motors])
The post also mentioned connecting the cap lead that goes to the negative on
the motor to the case of the motor, however my robot is differential drive
so the +ve and -ve of the motor change depending on which way the robots
going, what should I do?
Thanks,
Matt

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Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: Motors spinning at startup
 
The problem is the same with LEGO-gear-motors. Even worse, the post says "... put a wire to the can ..." but how can you do this with a plastic device? Any help appreciated. Dirk (24 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
  Re: Motors spinning at startup
 
I have been having the same motors spinning on powerup "problem" with my Handyboard. I tried various capacitor combinations on my modified servo motors to no effect. Fred M. finally provided the answer: (...) In short, there is nothing wrong with (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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