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Re: Programming a super shifter/gearbox

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Originally Posted by artdutra04 View Post
The simplest method of programming a shifting gearbox is to map one button on the joystick or game pad to control the shifting pneumatic cylinder, and hen do tank or arcade drive as desired.

In this case, the CIM motors are programmed exactly the same as a regular single speed gearbox. Then program your desired trigger button on the joystick to control the solenoid. Drive without the button pressed, and it is in low gear. Press and hold the trigger button, it shifts to high gear.
That makes a lot of sense. But this isnt a pneumatic so theres no solenoid. its just a small piece that moves up down. and changes from a smaller gear to a higher gear. I understand the theory behind it I just don't know what the class is for the gear box. It plugs in where the jaguars go but I think I would encounter problems if I programmed it as a jaguar. (sorry im a little confused about this because the electronics team doesnt really know how to put this together.)
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