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Re: Pneumatics system code

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Originally Posted by Domenic Rodriguez View Post
Judging by your picture, it looks like you are using a double solenoid. I've never controlled a solenoid through Spikes before, but I believe you will need two Spikes, one for each side.
Only one spike per double solenoid.
The code for a double would use kForward for one direction and kReverse for the other direction. Don't use kOff for this purpose.
Wiring a spike to control a 12v-only solenoid via a Relay output on the Digital Sidecar looks like this:


24v solenoids are usable only through the cRIO Solenoid Module/Breakout, not a 12v Spike relay.
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