11-02-2014, 18:40
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Mad Scientist
AKA: Me
 FRC #2040 (DERT) Team Role: Engineer
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Rookie Year: 2003
Location: Peoria, IL
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Re: Batteries parellel
when connecting 2 power sources (such as 2 batteries) together, you should always use OR'ing diodes to ensure you do not get a catastrophic current if the 2 power sources are not exactly matched.
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