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Re: Powering Solenoids

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Originally Posted by RedHeadRobotics View Post
Do we have to use the Solenoid break off board if we use 12 v festos? or can we use spike relays plugged into digital side car?

if we use the solenoid break out board do we need spike relays still?
I do not know if you are required to use the Solenoid Breakout board. However, for us, we used the Solenoid Breakout board to power the FESTO solenoid (connected to the pneumatic cylinder). We used the spike relays to control the compressor.

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Jason Law