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Re: Solenoid PWM?

My team is also interested in the answer to this question.

We are using 6 double solenoids so after using all the ports on the Solenoid Breakout we have 2 un-wired.

Is it legal to power them the pre-cRIO way, Spikes off the power distribution board?
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