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Re: Robot looses comms when hit/jolted

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Originally Posted by nitneylion452 View Post
I also remember that the converter is regulated, while the 5v supply on the PD is not. The radio needs to always have 5v and the PD's supply can't properly accomplish that. Is that correct?
That is exactly the reason. The dedicated 12V and 24V power supplies exist to ensure that when battery voltage dips below the operational threshold, you maintain communications so there's absolutely no chance of your robot going berko as comms cut out from a lack of power.
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