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Re: off-season launcher

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Originally Posted by 114Klutz View Post
This is an off season project - why not just run 2 batteries in series? The minibot batteries are 12v each.
i've searched around and found out that an AC sprinkler valve on a DC circuit can be run on lower voltage since DC isn't as affected by either a resistance or an inductor and thus has more current. 12 volts should be fine.