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Re: Radio 12V to 5V converter

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Originally Posted by EricVanWyk View Post
... if you had it plugged into the 12->5V converter on the PD, your radio would have been one of the first devices on your robot to shut down when your power dipped.
I watch for the 5v LED going out on the Power Distribution Panel to confirm when a battery is really low, or is causing the regular power outputs to be cut off.
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