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Originally Posted by kmusa
I don't believe anyone restricted this to only software interlocks.
For instance, two limit switches in series (which require contact from the ball to close), and connected in series with one of the leads for the solenoid would be robust, and not open to software override.
-Karlis
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It would probably be an effective system, but it would violate the robot rules. Custom circuits may not affect the power pathways to robot actuators. The only "hardware interlocks" permitted on an FRC robot are limit switches connected to the Jaguar switch inputs.