I have a linear actuator that i am using to lower a spade for grooming ski trails. It works great but the problem i am having is that it travels too far each time i turn it on. It overruns the desired depth due to the momentum of the motors rotation.
I am hoping that there is a good way to install a resistive network or somthing that will act to slow the motor each time the power is switched off. I know this could be done with a simple resistor and diode in paralell to the motor, however the motor is switched to run in both directions (reversing the polarity).
Another potential solution i thought of was just installing another switch that would control the motor through a resistor to lower the voltage. This should slow the motor and be used as a fine adjust although i would just like to install a brake circuit.
Any ideas?
I am hoping that there is a good way to install a resistive network or somthing that will act to slow the motor each time the power is switched off. I know this could be done with a simple resistor and diode in paralell to the motor, however the motor is switched to run in both directions (reversing the polarity).
Another potential solution i thought of was just installing another switch that would control the motor through a resistor to lower the voltage. This should slow the motor and be used as a fine adjust although i would just like to install a brake circuit.
Any ideas?