Control of Decorations (Led displays)

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by DavidGitz

<R42>...

From my understanding, a spike can control 2 circuits only if they are low-load, pneumatic solenoid valves. So you cannot control 2 different LED's (although I'm sure the current requirement is comparable).

If someone here disagrees, please let me know. Right now we have 3 relays for this purpose and I would not mind going down to 2!

I read <R42> as applying to motors, actuators, and compressors. I do not believe it applies to custom circuits.

(As always, my opinion counts for exactly nothing when your robot is being inspected.)

[DavidGitz]

So they list the exception as a valve could be considered an actuator? That is a good point.

Off to do some GDC Q&A Research.