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Old 11-25-2007, 09:48 PM   #160 (permalink)
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SW makes good points, as usual:
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Originally Posted by SW

1. (re. coupler) If there's any play at all, I would expect it to get bigger, especially if you're planning on supporting regen brakes (alternating torque in either direction - I didn't say it that time ).

2. anticipate great things from this project.
1. No regen - just "go!" So the wear is in one direction.

2. I anticipate breaking things! All in good fun though.
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