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Re: Converting 12v to 24v

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Originally Posted by Johnny_5 View Post
Is it legal to have a 12v to 24v converter?
With respect to this issue, the converter is a custom circuit, and must therefore conform with [R47], which says that "[c]ustom circuits shall not directly alter the power pathways between the battery, PD Board, speed controllers, relays, motors, or other elements of the Robot control system (including the power pathways to other sensors or circuits)."

You might want to ask the Q&A whether a solenoid actuator is an other element of the robot control system, as enumerated in the rule. That will determine if your custom circuit can legally affect it.