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jabu32
09-09-2011, 10:29 AM
can anyone determine what kind of component is right under the main motor plug? it is a black two leg part. i cant tell if it is a cap or a diode. i replaced one of the main motor fets and noticed this was also damaged. thanks.
hydro_pyro
09-09-2011, 11:58 AM
Usually it's a small signal diode, to shunt back-EMF discharge from the motor. Usually it will still work without it.
jabu32
09-09-2011, 12:48 PM
ya its a diode. can you tell me the markings on yours if you can. i think you would need it to regulate the voltage.
tjhelipilot
09-09-2011, 06:59 PM
ya its a diode. can you tell me the markings on yours if you can. i think you would need it to regulate the voltage.
I agree with hydro....it's a small signal diode to shunt back EMF.
Look on Digikey for a 1n4001 in that package size, that'll work.