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Re: First Time Pneumatics
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Originally Posted by Peter Matteson
3. It's been argued frequently and it comes down to this is the way FIRST wants it done. Also I don't believe the PS is rated for the current.
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Look here for the Nason model SM pressure switch ratings. Looks like the switch is rated for 5A, so it appears that SuperBK's suggestion (which many others have made before) would work. But as has already been pointed out, the rules that cover pneumatics connections for FRC robots are very clear. I guess that FIRST requires direct connection of the SM pressure switch to a RC digital input in order to simplify inspection -- it makes the wiring easier to trace. It also helps prevent a potentially dangerous connection of the pressure switch in series between one of the the compressor electrical leads and the Spike relay.
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