Rule R713

R713 *Only approved MXP devices can control actuators. If a motor is controlled via the MXP, its power regulating device must be connected by 1 of the following methods:

A. directly to any PWM pins,

B. via a network of PASSIVE CONDUCTORS used to extend the PWM pins, or

C. via 1 approved ACTIVE DEVICE:

a. Kauai Labs navX MXP

b. Kauai Labs navX2 MXP

c. RCAL MXP Daughterboard

d. REV Robotics RIOduino

e. REV Robotics Digit Board

f. West Coast Products Spartan Sensor Board

g. Huskie Robotics HUSKIE 2.0 Board

A PASSIVE CONDUCTOR is any device or circuit whose capability is limited to the conduction and/or static regulation of the electrical energy applied to it (e.g. wire, splices, connectors, printed wiring board, etc.).

An ACTIVE DEVICE is any device capable of dynamically controlling and/or converting a source of electrical energy by the application of external electrical stimulus.

The “network of PASSIVE CONDUCTORS” only applies to the pins being used for PWM output to motors or servos. This means that connecting an ACTIVE DEVICE, such as a sensor to 1 MXP pin does not prevent other MXP pins from being used in accordance with B.