loosewire
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I have some Schottky diodes originally purchased for use as flyback diodes on some 12VDC motors. I am now doing a very similar circuit, but with smaller 3VDC motors (lower amp rating also). Is there any harm in using the same diodes? They are 1N5817 diodes. I am guessing that the answer is "no" since motor controller chips often (always?) have them built in. Thought it better to be sure before I put together 150 kits
These motors & diodes are going into a small kit I am putting together for a teacher to use in her middle school classes. Is there any harm or benefit by me pre-attaching the diodes across the motor leads? One issue I had thought of is that the polarity on the motor leads now becomes more critical. To avoid problems with this I will probably use some Molex-type 2 pin connectors that can only be connected one way.
Thanks in advance!
These motors & diodes are going into a small kit I am putting together for a teacher to use in her middle school classes. Is there any harm or benefit by me pre-attaching the diodes across the motor leads? One issue I had thought of is that the polarity on the motor leads now becomes more critical. To avoid problems with this I will probably use some Molex-type 2 pin connectors that can only be connected one way.
Thanks in advance!