Thread: How do you run the pneumatics through the CRio w/o using the Jaguars and the Spikes
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Re: How do you run the pneumatics through the CRio w/o using the Jaguars and the Spik
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Originally Posted by JDM View Post
However, there's nearly no way to get around the spike that you need to run the compressor.
Remember that the compressor is 25 amps start current (10-12 amps run) while a solenoid is in the 20 ma range. Spike designed for 20 amps continuous, bumper is not.
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