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R618       *Do not modify critical power paths. CUSTOM CIRCUITS shall not directly alter the power or control pathways between:

A.      the ROBOT battery and main power switch,

B.      the main power switch and a power regulating device (per R609),

C.      any two power regulating devices (per R613), or

D.      power regulating devices and actuators.

Custom high impedance voltage monitoring or low impedance current monitoring circuitry connected to the ROBOTS electrical system is acceptable if the effect on power pathways is inconsequential.

Altering a power pathway includes, but is not limited to, altering the voltage of the power pathway using a boost (DC voltage step-up) or buck (DC voltage step-down) converter or otherwise altering the natural variable DC voltage provided by the ROBOT battery to create a constant DC voltage.

Devices that modify actuator control signals or power (except those allowed by R505) are prohibited, such as the goBILDA Servo Travel Tuner.

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R618       *Do not modify critical power paths. CUSTOM CIRCUITS shall not directly alter the power or control pathways between:

A.      the ROBOT battery and main power switch,

B.      the main power switch and a power regulating device (per R609),

C.      any two power regulating devices (per R613), or

D.      power regulating devices and actuators.

Custom high impedance voltage monitoring or low impedance current monitoring circuitry connected to the ROBOTS electrical system is acceptable if the effect on power pathways is inconsequential.

Altering a power pathway includes, but is not limited to, altering the voltage of the power pathway using a boost (DC voltage step-up) or buck (DC voltage step-down) converter or otherwise altering the natural variable DC voltage provided by the ROBOT battery to create a constant DC voltage.

Devices that modify actuator control signals or power (except those allowed by R505) are prohibited, such as the goBILDA Servo Travel Tuner.