How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

Here is my current teleop vi, but nothing happens when I press button 8 on the joystick:



Help would be greatly appreciated, as I'm getting extremely frustrated. :P

Re: How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

That's because the case structure is wired to Button 1.

Re: How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

Sorry I just re-did that after deleting. It still doesn't work after being assigned to button 8.

Re: How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

what is the value of "On"
maybe that isnt set properly.

do relays need a "1" wired to be on?

Re: How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

This is the way I programmed last years robot. This year it was working and just stopped for some mysterious reason.

Re: How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

Usually, Relays use the "Forward/Reverse" choices to run motors or operate solenoids.

Only under special wiring conditions for solenoids is "On" used.

Re: How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

Could some post a picture of a correctly programed relay so i can compare? I still can't get it to work.

Re: How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

Just to make sure you don't have a simple wiring problem instead.
Are the Relay LED indicators located on the Digital sidecar turning red or green as you use button 8?


I assume it's a motor you're trying to have move only while you hold button 8?
Is it a one-way motor that goes out, but gets physically pushed back?


This is just what you posted.
It makes the Digital sidecar green Relay LED come on.

Re: How to use Solenoids attached to Relays
 

I'm not sure why your not using the solenoid breakout that's already in the WPI library WPI Robotics Library> Actuators> Solenoid> Set. And then for a double acting solenoid you open 2 different ports. See picture.