Re: Pneumatics with diode
 

I like Al's solution, but R71 seems to say you cannot hook an output of a custom circuit to the solenoid breakout.

Re: Pneumatics with diode
 

Frank,
I disagree and that is why I am asking the question at this point.

Re: Pneumatics with diode
 

If so, teams that are powering photosensors using the Solenoid Breakout (as we have done in the past) are in violation of R71.

Re: Pneumatics with diode
 

I hope you are right Al. It is a good solution.

As for as photo sensors goes:

Rule 71 addresses outputs of the custom circuits. IE what you can & cannot connect then to.

Rule 53 address outputs of the breakout, which specifically allows connecting them to custom circuits. So connecting a photo sensor (custom circuit) to an output is allowed as long as you don't go over your power budget. (R69 & 42)

I generally don't quote the rules because I think it better to read them in their entirety & make your own conclusion rather than rely on my interpretation.