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Re: opposite of float command for nqc ?
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Thu, 27 Jan 2000 05:09:37 GMT
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Thanx.  That solved my problem.

externally turn the shaft.  You can prevet this from happening by • including a
worm gear in your setup. The worm gear can drive other gears both • directions
(up & down in your case), but cannot itself be driven by the gear it • drives.
Thus, when not powered, the worm gear acts as a locking mechanism. I have • used
this method in crane applications, stair climbers, and other applications • where
I don't want an unpowered gear train to slip.

Good luck!

- Jeff Barrett



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  Re: opposite of float command for nqc ?
 
In NCQ & RCX Code, "Off" is the closest one gets to "locking" a motor. It will resist being turned, but in a crane application I can envision enough force to externally turn the shaft. You can prevet this from happening by including a worm gear in (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)

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