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Re: Converting 12v to 24v

And the GDC has it!

I just got a response from the official Q&A System.

Q. We want to use an electromagnetic clutch on our robot. The clutch is a 24v component. 1)Is it legal to have a power converter to convert 12v to 24v 2) Are electromagnetic clutches a legal component since they use no actuator?
A. 1) Yes, provided all other Robot Rules are met. 2) There are no Rules specifically prohibiting the use of clutch mechanisms on the Robot. However, these devices may not be used if they contain electric motors and/or servos different from, or in addition to, those permitted in the Robot Rules. Simply put: if the device utilizes an electric solenoid to provide mechanical motion for the device, that solenoid must meet the requirements of Rule [R48-J].

The only problem I see is that in order to use a smaller electromagnetic clutch it must be 24v. There is nothing against having a 12v to 24v converter as long as it follows all other robot rules. But R48-J states that solenoid must 10 watts continuous duty at 12v.