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Old 06-12-2015, 11:06 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by KellieRahne View Post
It might hit a limit switch that isn't annotated on the schematic. Keeping even a low torque DC motor energized can seriously damage the motor windings or cause brush burn, depending on the design of the motor.

The "black box" that the motor leads go through may be some kind of controller. A more detailed schematic would be nice.
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