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Unread 12-01-2010, 00:10
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Re: Serial to CAN Gateway in new Black Jaguars?

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Originally Posted by ajlapp View Post
I previously recall someone mentioning that both pwm an CAN cables had to be connected to a jaguar for a heartbeat message. It sounds to me like this isn't the case.

My interpretation of that is that the Jaguars can only receive signals over one medium or the other (CAN or PWM). I believe that this means they can both be used, like CAN for a primary controller and PWM signals as a backup if for instance your Black Jaguar dies and you no longer have a convertor. That would still allow for operation of other motors if you can detect the loss of signal.

Just my interpretation, I would suggest a Q&A be posted about this point thought if this is actually going to be used.