From 24V to 12V
 

Is there anyway to change the 24V Double Solenoids to 12V instead.

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

No,
The solenoid coils are optimized for 24 volts. They might operate at 12 volts but not reliably.

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

Is the 24v solenoid your robot (If so I have a solution) or is it for a electronics project (if so I have another solution)

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

For SMC solenoids it's just a matter of swapping out the 24 volt coil for a 12 volt one. Imagine it's similar for the KOP solenoids.

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

You can buy the 12vdc sub-bases from AndyMark and convert the KOP solenoids.

They will work at 12 or 24 volts.

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

If it is for a FRC bot I would just wire them to use 24v from the distribution board... 24V works a lot better from my experience.

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

The solenoids are interchangable on the valve and 12v solenoids can be obtained from Festo or a dealer.

Neither 12v or 24v solenoids work better or worse than the other. The coils are designed to provide the same function, and are simply offered in different voltages to match the users needs. There could be some difference in the stabilty or capacity of the 12v or 24v supply on the robot.

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

Also important to keep in mind... running one of the typical 24V solenoids on a 12V relay can drive you mad trying to debug the problem. The LED's on the solenoid can light up and make it look like it's working, but it won't actually switch anything!

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

A very common problem I have seen often, usually from teams who have followed a KOP wiring diagram using 12v breakout board.

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

We are using it for an offseason robot project.

Re: From 24V to 12V
 

Use the 24v pd slot