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> I'm no electronics engineer by any stretch--
>
> A diode, iirc, allows DC current to 'flow thru' in only one direction. What
> would a diode do across the output on the top of the train motor? And why would
> one be good for 'inductive' loads such as a LEGO motor?
>
> I like learning--use small words so i unnerstand please :)
>
> Dave K
The problem with inductive load is that when current is interrupted, they
generate large voltage spikes with reverse polarity. The diode absorbs these
spikes and avoids destroying the driver...
Philo
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