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12-02-2014, 08:16

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Re: Batteries parellel

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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur

when connecting 2 power sources (such as 2 batteries) together, you should always use OR'ing diodes to ensure you do not get a catastrophic current if the 2 power sources are not exactly matched.

What kind of diode would you suggest for this application? Keep in mind that FRC robots use tens of amps on a regular basis, spiking briefly to hundreds of amps. Also consider that a diode's worth of voltage drop is significant.

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