Thread: Using Digital Sidecar?
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Re: Using Digital Sidecar?
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Originally Posted by cgmv123 View Post
Note the DSC would be considered an ACTIVE DEVICE and since it's not listed in R58 as an approved ACTIVE DEVICE, it can't be used to control motors or servos via the MXP.
Would it if you don't power it? I was under the impression that the Digital Sidecar was just a breakout, and the power input was because cRIO cards needed to be powered individually.

Edit: Looking at the schematic, it seems that it is mostly a breakout aside from the relay and I2C slots.
Last edited by bobbysq : 10-08-2016 at 18:38. Reason: fact checking
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