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Sugna41
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:51 pm
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Is it possible to have a device that can be wired to be used as a
motor when needed and as a Generator when an outside source of power
canturn it?
Bill Ward
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:21 pm
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On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:51:34 -0700, Sugna41 wrote:

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Is it possible to have a device that can be wired to be used as a motor
when needed and as a Generator when an outside source of power canturn it?

If it's DC, it's hard not to. Nearly all brushed DC motors will act as a
generator when driven. I can't think of any that don't.
 
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