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Originally Posted by Doc543
Basically what I want to do, is have an extra solenoid on the robot that will release all the air on the working end of the system if the robot is disabled.
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Eric,
From what you describe, I am not sure that there is a legal method to achieve this result. If you open the working pressure side of the regulator, you will also release all stored pressure on the robot. I would rather your robot do nothing when disabled then for it to potentially move when disabled. You will be cycling through enabled/disabled throughout the competition season. During at least one of those times, an inspector will be standing near your robot checking over systems during a "power on" test where you will be asked to enable your robot. When the systems test is complete you will be asked to disable the robot and then power down while the inspector checks other power off functions. I don't want an inspector surprised or hurt by the sudden release of air or the movement of parts.