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Re: opposite of float command for nqc ?
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lugnet.robotics.rcx.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.
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> Good luck!
>
> - Jeff Barrett
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 | | Re: opposite of float command for nqc ?
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| 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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