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monel_funkawitz · 02.28.2007, 12:59 AM

I may be a fairly new member, but I have alot of electrical knowledge that I can share.

Zener diodes are what Serum is referring to. They act like a normal diode until their specified or higher voltage, then they conduct. Unfortunately, they have a slow "response" time to conduct. That time delay still creates spikes.

Schottky diodes conduct ultra fast, but conduct like a normal diode. They conduct one direction, but not the other. Not good for speed controls that have reverse, cause you will have a short on reverse.

The best thing I've found to use on most little motors is something really simple and cheap. It can usually be found for free, conducts at around 80 volts, and is bi-directional..... a neon bulb. You solder it across the motor terminals. Simple, but it works.

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monel_funkawitz User replaceable parts were meant to be broken. Offline Posts: 27 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pennsylvania	02.28.2007, 12:59 AM I may be a fairly new member, but I have alot of electrical knowledge that I can share. Zener diodes are what Serum is referring to. They act like a normal diode until their specified or higher voltage, then they conduct. Unfortunately, they have a slow "response" time to conduct. That time delay still creates spikes. Schottky diodes conduct ultra fast, but conduct like a normal diode. They conduct one direction, but not the other. Not good for speed controls that have reverse, cause you will have a short on reverse. The best thing I've found to use on most little motors is something really simple and cheap. It can usually be found for free, conducts at around 80 volts, and is bi-directional..... a neon bulb. You solder it across the motor terminals. Simple, but it works.