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Originally Posted by Ari423
What's controlling the Spike? I see the pressure switch and the Spike but I don't see a controller between them.
Also, what's the point of having a PDB if you are only using one 12V output and one 5V output? Why not just use the grey 12V to 5V converter to save room?
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Originally Posted by Richard.Varone
It looks like the control of the Spike is wired to the +5V on the PDB through the pressure switch to give them control of the compressor.
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Exactly, the pressure switch control the Spike.
About the PDB, we use this instead the grey regulator because this way we can run motors and tests with this board, plus the fuses.
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Originally Posted by tr6scott
Nice simple built from spare parts.. Good job, I would take that 20amp circuit breaker that is not doing anything... and replace the fuse in the spike with it.
The cooling fan is a nice touch too!
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Thanks, and thanks for the tip, we forgot to change!
You could mount a small Black Hole on the top of your bot, and park it in front of the center goal - that would work...just keep your human player away from the event horizon. - KenWittlief [more] 
17-02-2016, 14:46
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