Thread: Power output on I/O port
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Re: Power output on I/O port
The power pin on the IO ports or PWM port is designed to power a servo, not to drive motors or solenoids. If you load it too much you might damage the robot controller.

I strongly suggest you refer to the robot controller manual, and start with a relay spike to tinker with your solenoid. If you want to make custom circuits to power devices off the IO ports, you really need to understand what you are doing, or you could wipe out the RC.