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Re: Run with solenoids from a spike

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Originally Posted by Doc543 View Post
I have a safety concern with it also, when the voltage is 0, like it is on disabled it will still put air from the system into the piston. So if the robot is turned off it will (if it was on) move the piston. The safest way should just vent all sides to the atmosphere.
Yes, that is what "stand clear" stickers are for. This is normal and (sometimes) desirable if you want the robot to continue to move after the match ends.
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