Hi There,
I’m using a DC Geared Motor which is working well for my application. But, I can’t turn the wheels (and thus the motor shaft) while the robot is off. I assume because the gear ratio is quite high. Is there a way for me to use DC Gear Motors, but have the wheels spin freely when the robot is off?
Thanks,
Bryan
I suggest that you see this post…
I am building a B737 cockpit simulator and I needed to have this for the throttle (both engine handles). These throttle have to move by the motor when on auto-pilot and auto-throttle but I need to move it freely with some resistance when not on auto-throttle…
So at the end of that post you will see the explanation how it works (very briefly) and a JPG. Maybe it could be usefull for you! Tis is a very basic application and easy to do!
Hope it helps
Hi Bryan,
The gear ratio is most likely high, preventing you from turning the wheels. There are many options, though all involve adding extra mechanics:
]Consider having the wheel detach/reattach (either by pulling off or with a pin)./:m]
]A complex system is that of a bicycle (which allows the wheel to spin freely in only one direction)/:m]
]Consider adding gears which you can engage/disengage (rotate or pivot in/out)./:m]
]…/:m]
