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Re: How to use a solenoid on a robot?

In 2004 we used a linear solenoid as a to hold a spring loaded pin which locked our arm to keep it from falling out. This meant no matter what, after the robot comms were disconnected our arm locked. We used a spike to control the solenoid.

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