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Re: RoboRio

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Originally Posted by Tem1514 Mentor View Post
Please, please, please tell us more. What "new" features are there. I have heard that there will only be 4 solenoid outputs. What is the true story? And on the subject, will we still be able to use 12 or 24 volt solenoids Directly from controller?

I have so many more questions but lets start here.
There are 8 solenoid outputs per solenoid module. Each module can be separately set for 12v or 24v. The modules connect by CAN to the RoboRio. I am not exactly sure what the current limit is for CAN modules (need to update the software), but it will be more than two. The number we heard was high enough, we're debating what it would take to make a robot that walks.
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