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by boston
Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:37 am
Forum: MCL Scripting
Topic: How to use the same input to start and stop?
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How to use the same input to start and stop?

I’m using a MCP233 to open/close a car scissor door via a momentary rocker switch. One position will open the door and the other position will close it. Pressing either while the door is in motion will stop the door. This type of control logic is also used for car windows, garage door openers, etc. ...
by boston
Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:31 am
Forum: MCL Scripting
Topic: What's the difference between safestop and off?
Replies: 1
Views: 5057

What's the difference between safestop and off?

For SIGNALMINACTION what's the difference between the following two:

Motor1 safestop 0x0001
Motor1 off 0x0002

Which would you trigger with a limit switch?
by boston
Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wire Lengths?
Replies: 1
Views: 5058

Wire Lengths?

I just received my MCP233 and I need some clarification on wire length. Before purchasing I skimmed the manual which states: 1.0.4 Wire Lengths Wire lengths to the motors and from the battery should be kept as short as possible. Longer wires will create increased inductance which will produce undesi...