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Re: Shifting Gearboxes

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
Why not use singles? Doubles waste an extra relay output.
Double solenoids let you maintain the gear selection when the robot is disabled. That can be important for autonomous mode, where you can choose in advance which gear to start in and not have a problem with the gear not being engaged at first.