Thanks for the clarification. Is there a better way to wire this up to provide 12v and 24v without a 3rd battery? Thanks, Tom
On Feb 22, 2011, at 7:30 PM, Frank Pittelli wrote: > Your meter isn't reading "current" flowing through the speed controller in > that arrangement, it is reading "voltage" across the speed controller (in the > reverse direction). In other words, the controller is completing an > electrical circuit between the "top" battery and the meter because of the way > you have things wired, but it probably won't pass much current. Most likely, > you're reading reverse voltage across the FETs used in the speed controller. > > Frank P. > > On 2/22/2011 6:22 PM, Tom Lum wrote: >> I am wiring up my turret and I have run into what I think is a >> problem. I am unsure if it's a major problem or not but I think my >> Scorpion Mini speed controller for the turret rotate is letting >> current back through it. I have attached a wiring diagram (be easy on >> it, I'm not an artist). Should my multimeter be picking up current >> with the switch off and if so, is there a problem with it? >> >> Thanks, >> Tom >> >> >> http://gallery.me.com/tlum/100155/Turret-20Wiring/web.jpg?ver=12984167410001 >> > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
