Thread: Tweaking PWM output period for dimming LEDs
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Re: Tweaking PWM output period for dimming LEDs
The PWM signal sent from the roboRIO is a Hobby PWM signal, slightly different from a typical duty cycle. I would use a digital pin and create my own function to adjust the duty cycle.

Would the analog outputs on the MXP be an option?
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