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Re: Rigging The System...

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Originally Posted by Spartan151 View Post
Okay. I have the switch wired, and I'll be fixing the cables momentarily. Now, when I plug in the PWM cable to digital slot 1, I get a message saying +5v Output Low on the RC. Is that because I don't have it grounded?
Also, I have the solenoid wired up right, but now the issue is getting the compressor to act right, because right now it's taking a fourth controller to turn the compressor on, and it only lasts while the trigger is held. What am I doing wrong? Once I fix the switch, will it run correctly? Explain.

I also have to program the trigger to keep the Spike in forward so the pneumatic rod stays extended until I press the trigger a second time. I have a programming thread in which I'm asking how, and I have the responses I think I need, but I need to know where the codes go. I'll have the link to the thread in a minute.
Well I'm not 100% sure how you wired everything but I'll try and answer your question.

I believe the pressure switch switches on, closes the circuit (provides an output low) when the PSI drops below 95. Now it just seems like a matter of programming to get the compressor behaving the way you want. You can use the pressure switch that sees the output low, to turn on the spike connected to the compressor. You can program it to a switch on the OI as well which you've done. You can make it so you don't have to hold down the button with a toggle switch or changing the code to make it toggle with each push. Maybe you can post your code. It sounds like you programmed the single solenoid right.
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