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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur
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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What kind of diode would you suggest for this application? Keep in mind that FRC robots use tens of amps on a regular basis, spiking briefly to hundreds of amps. Also consider that a diode's worth of voltage drop is significant.