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Re: Precharging

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Originally Posted by GeeTwo View Post
I don't recall where I read it, but I do understand that at some venues, the robot may not be enabled in the queue. If you need air to stay within the frame perimeter, you may have to charge the tanks in the pits.
Enabling in queue varies from event to event. Some have tight queueing areas and the staff at those events don't allow it just in case something goes wrong. But, regardless of the venue, you are allowed to pre-charge the pneumatic system. You might have to do it at your pit, but you can have the full 120 psi when you get to the field.
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