12v DC motor precise stopping point?

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To control a 12v DC motor for a motorcycle kickstand, install normally-closed microswitches on the frame to manage the motor's extension and retraction. These switches will automatically shut off the motor when the kickstand is fully extended or retracted. The extension circuit is activated when the kickstand goes down, while the retraction circuit is activated when it swings back up. This setup ensures precise stopping points for the kickstand's movement. Implementing this solution provides reliable operation without manual intervention.
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Lets say I want to move a kick stand on a motorcycle by use of a motor. Hooked up to the battery and a button on the handle bar. Is there a way of controlling the motor so it will automatically shut off when the kick stand has swung down all the way? Also when it has swung back up?
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It's really simple. Just mount a couple of normally-closed microswitches on the frame, wired into both the extension and retraction circuits. When the stand goes down, it trips the switch wired into the extension lead. That still leaves the other side active. When it goes up, it trips the retraction shut-off.
 
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