Motor Stopping when car stops

[nicole.heath]

According to the rules , "The vehicle must be constructed so that when it comes to a complete stop the batteries are no longer powering the motor". Does that mean that the motor has to shut off in addition to the wheels stopping? Any suggestions on how to do that if so? Thanks!

[MadCow2357]

Uh... I believe your question has already been answered in the topic below....
viewtopic.php?f=287&t=12544

[windu34]

According to the rules , "The vehicle must be constructed so that when it comes to a complete stop the batteries are no longer powering the motor". Does that mean that the motor has to shut off in addition to the wheels stopping? Any suggestions on how to do that if so? Thanks!

The mainstream way to accomplish this is with a switch, typically a SPDT Lever Switch

[LittleMissNyan]

According to the rules , "The vehicle must be constructed so that when it comes to a complete stop the batteries are no longer powering the motor". Does that mean that the motor has to shut off in addition to the wheels stopping? Any suggestions on how to do that if so? Thanks!

https://scioly.org/wiki/images/4/46/SC-brake2.gif
When the wing nut gets to the end of the rod, it hits a switch that cuts the power to the motor.

[Gabrielg]

One way that the motor can stop is by puttingOpinions expressed on this site are not official; the only place for official rules changes and FAQs is soinc.org. a nut so when it goes a certain distance it stops the motor and the right time.