[chbot] electonics & motor current question.

[Mark Atherton]

I think trying to tackle it from a technical viewpoint may be hard work.

If the unit worked when new, and has failed within a 'reasonable 
period' then you should be able to get a replacement.

'reasonable period' depend upon price.

If it was $20, then a year may be reasonable.

If it was $200, then 5 years may be reasonable.

I am interested to see how this pans out

Just my 2c,

Regards,

Mark


At 09:36 p.m. 5/03/2010, you wrote:
>Ok, so i've been asked to diagnose a fault with an airsoft gun.
>
>basically a motor drives a gear-train to pull back a piston against a
>big spring. the final gear has half of its circumfrunce covered with
>teeth, so that it drives the piston for half it's cycle and then quickly
>lets go of it.
>
>the problem seems to be if you hold down the trigger too long, it
>re-engages the piston.
>So starting with the piston engagd it seems that the motor/battery isn't
>strong enough. it draws upwards of 17A.
>
>my question is this...
>
>given a motor/gearbox that usually draws <3A at 9V , is it possible that
>the same arangement, starting from a stall where the piston is engaged,
>wouldn't work at 16A.
>
>my hope is that i can demonstrate the battery supplied is insuffiet so
>they don't have to return the whole  system under the consumer
>guarentees act.
>
>Cheers
>Carl .
>
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