Double solenoid code

[Zach S.]

Originally Posted by RufflesRidge

Because kForward is a member of the DoubleSolenoid class. Use DoubleSolenoid::kForward

Sorry, I am a bit new to C++ (recently switched from labview) where is it that I make the ::kForward, is it in the Teleop, or init?

[RufflesRidge]

Originally Posted by Zach S.

Sorry, I am a bit new to C++ (recently switched from labview) where is it that I make the ::kForward, is it in the Teleop, or init?

In the set line that you posted, replace kForward with the text I posted above.

[Zach S.]

Originally Posted by RufflesRidge

In the set line that you posted, replace kForward with the text I posted above.

Thanks, the code built correctly I will try this out on the bot today!

[Zach S.]

Okay, tested the program but I still have an issue.

The code seems to be working, I can see the lights on the FESTO changing as I hit the button on the joystick, however, it seems that the solenoid will not fire. Is this a wiring or more code problem? And how can we get this fixed?

[Alan Anderson]

Is it a 12 volt or a 24 volt solenoid? Are you providing it with the voltage it requires?

Do you have enough pneumatic pressure supplied to it for the pilot valve to activate?

[Zach S.]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Is it a 12 volt or a 24 volt solenoid? Are you providing it with the voltage it requires?

Do you have enough pneumatic pressure supplied to it for the pilot valve to activate?

24 Volt, I have the wires running from the solenoid breakout board into the FESTO. And as for pressure we are building it up to 60 for testing, and nothing is firing.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Zach S.

24 Volt, I have the wires running from the solenoid breakout board into the FESTO.

Just to be certain: Are you feeding the Solenoid Breakout's power input with 24 volts?

[Zach S.]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Just to be certain: Are you feeding the Solenoid Breakout's power input with 24 volts?

Yes, we have a 20 amp fuse on it, should we be using a 30 amp?