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Originally Posted by mechanicalbrain
I wanted to use it in conjunction with a CIM (before the speed controller). I couldn't find a rule that would flag it (I'm not sure the alternate power source rule would apply) but it would probably get flagged anyway.
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A capacitor would be considered a custom circuit, subject to the custom electronics rules. Right off the bat, it would be in violation of these two rules from 2005:
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Originally Posted by 2005 Manual, R51
All outputs from the custom circuits must be connected to the analog inputs, digital I/O, TTL Serial Port, or Program Port on the Robot Controller.
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Originally Posted by 2005 Manual, R53
Custom Circuits may not: Directly affect any output devices on the robot, such as by providing power directly to a motor, supplying a PWM signal to a speed controller or supplying a control signal to a relay module. (Custom high impedance voltage monitoring or low impedance current monitoring circuitry connected to the robot’s electrical system is acceptable, because the effect on the robot outputs should be inconsequential.)
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