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Bedroom slide brake won't let go

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Eric Maclean Co-Admin:
Norm
It would be interesting to see what the voltage drops to under load is with Thoth the brake and motor powered up you will likely discover that the load of both together will drop the voltage low enough that the brake will not disengage and of course if the motor is stalled against the brake that voltage will be even lower.
You may have to go with heavier wire or maybe even come up with someway to delay the motor operation until the brake has disengaged.
But I would start by running a new heavier wire from the switch to the brake.

Eric

Rick Vyncke:
Norm, did you get your bedroom slide motor/brake working?  If so, please share your solution.  I’m having exactly the same problem. 

Mine started as a mechanical issue with the motor gearbox.  Bought new motor/brake and gearbox from eTrailer and had to swap drive shafts because of the keyway issue.

In any case, the brake will not release when trying to move the slide motor.  That is unless I power them with a 12v power pack which releases the brake and moves the slide. 

Hopi g you can share your solution and I can apply that to mine.  Thanks

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