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Re: Compressor during Disabled

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Originally Posted by KRibordy View Post
We have a compressor mounted on the robot, which automatically turns off at 120psi. Are we allowed to run this while we are disabled (i.e. when the announcer is introducing everyone)
No. In disabled modes, all outputs from the cRio are turned off, including the one to the Spike driving the compressor.



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Originally Posted by KRibordy View Post
...or do we have to pressurize it in the pits and then wait until Autonomous to turn the compressor on?
This appears to be your best approach. It is the one we will be using as well.
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