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Question Ground Isolation

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Rodeo5150, Feb 12, 2022.

  1. Rodeo5150

    Rodeo5150 ROOKIE BUT LEARNING FAST Gold Contributor

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    Hi all. So I bought 6 brand new wiper motors from ebay until I can afford 6 dc motors and gearbox's.

    So I isolate the case ground and solder a new wire to the brush braided wire but still have continuity between + and - ( the two power leads to motor) bucause of the brushes touching the shaft as they are suppose to in order to power and turn the motor.

    My question is.... is this acceptable?
    If not how in the world would I fix it?
    I tried soldering a diode between the two leads and all that did was I still had continuity and it kept me from being able to reverse the motor. 16446820237133740944226922445707.jpg
    Rodeo5150, Feb 12, 2022
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  2. Anthony atallah

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    Can you post a picture of the brushes and wires please?
    Anthony atallah, Feb 19, 2022
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  3. Anthony atallah

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    Anthony atallah, Feb 19, 2022
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  4. Rodeo5150

    Rodeo5150 ROOKIE BUT LEARNING FAST Gold Contributor

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    Shoot I just seen that you reply to my post here I will do that as soon as I pull them off the rig thank you very much for replying again and sorry for my late response
    Rodeo5150, Feb 24, 2022
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    Rodeo5150 ROOKIE BUT LEARNING FAST Gold Contributor

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    Rodeo5150, Feb 24, 2022
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