RAIV (Redundant Array of Independent Victors)

[Rapt0r9]

In the past we have had problems with cables coming loose from the Victors and Spikes. This has cost us a couple matches and this idea would primarily be in place to prevent this from occurring. It looks like using a spike wouldn't work as Kevin mentioned, but I am still considering using the motor diagnostics, even if it is just for feedback to the drivers.

I was also considering setting up a DPDT switch on the robot and using that to switch the connection of the motor to the victors. Basically the common leads would go to the motor's positive and negative lines and the victors would be connected to the throw leads. The switch can then be actuated by an electrical soleoid which would throw the switch. It is kind of a jimmy rigged relay, but it is a physical relay, so the victors would never be outputting to each other, or to the motor at the same time.