Compressor isnt running!

[Spartechs2441]

The wire is correct, and I'm pretty sure the programming is right.
I used the Labview Compressor example code, and it still didn't run.
I searched the forums and i couldn't find anything to fix our problem
Last minute problems suck

Begin.vi
Teleop.vi

[Timz3082]

I don't believe there is a need to have the compressor portion in teleop all you need is to have the close compressor in the end vi... and the pressure switch also needs to be hooked up sig to ground.

[Mike AA]

All you need is the open compressor and start compressor. This will allow the compressors vi run all the time the robot is running enabled.

[Spartechs2441]

so is this correct?
begin.vi
finish.vi

[Timz3082]

Originally Posted by Spartechs2441

so is this correct?
begin.vi
finish.vi

This is what it should be:

[Spartechs2441]

the compressor ran the first time we tried, but now it doesn't
i don't see anything that changed in the wiring, so i don't know what the problem could be
we're all crying in the fetal position, and you're our only hope

wiring:
PDB>spike>compressor
spike>relay 1
pressure switch> DIO 1

Oh, and are the window motors strong?

[Timz3082]

Originally Posted by Spartechs2441

the compressor ran the first time we tried, but now it doesn't
i don't see anything that changed in the wiring, so i don't know what the problem could be
we're all crying in the fetal position, and you're our only hope

wiring:
PDB>spike>compressor
spike>relay 1
pressure switch> DIO 1

Oh, and are the window motors strong?

you do not need to stop the compressor unless you have written your own code, just wire the error out together for all of them and you should be good. (the stop vi could be your issue)

Window motors are surprisingly weak compared to the other motors, but they can work in a pinch, all you need to do is remove the locking pins(which is allowed in the rules)(do a search to find out how) and they should be able to do quite a bit, but they do however lock up when they overheat.

[seannoseworthy]

If your sure of the programming, wiring and if it has run once i would check the fuse in the spike next.

[bladetech932]

We have had a lot of problems with the fuse on the spike I would check that

[indubitably]

Look on the actual breakout board, if both the green and red leds are not lighting up, I know your problem.

You have to open the open compressor file, open up the static vi reference and change where it says Forward to On.

This fixed our compressor problem

[Spartechs2441]

Originally Posted by Timz3082

Window motors are surprisingly weak compared to the other motors, but they can work in a pinch, all you need to do is remove the locking pins(which is allowed in the rules)(do a search to find out how)

I did a search and just got results from chief delphi of people saying to remove the locking pins, can you explain or link to a how-to?

[Timz3082]

Originally Posted by Spartechs2441

I did a search and just got results from chief delphi of people saying to remove the locking pins, can you explain or link to a how-to?

Here is a good tutorial http://wiki.team1640.com/index.php?t...r_Locking_Pins

Did you get the compressor working? I hope I have been of some help at least

[Spartechs2441]

Originally Posted by Timz3082

Here is a good tutorial http://wiki.team1640.com/index.php?t...r_Locking_Pins

Did you get the compressor working? I hope I have been of some help at least

Yeah, the compressor ran, but now we couldn't figure out how to activate the solenoids and stop the air from pumping to the pneumatic pistons

You all were a great help, thanks
robot is in the crate for shipping, and we're hoping to figure out whats going on before the competition

[Brandon_L]

With a standard solenoid setup (at least ours) air will always be in the actuators. Its just a matter of is it pushing the actuator out or is it pulling it in. It is possible to set it up to not do that, but I don't think I've ever seen it.