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RSL

This part can be found in Control Cabinet 2

What is this?

The RSL is a large LED light used to determine the current status of the robot; it is mandatory for competition.

Ports

PortWire TypeCurrent DrawRequiredWhere is it?Additional Info
La22 gauge60 miliampsBottom of RSLPositive Terminal
N22 gauge60 miliampsBottom of RSLNegative Terminal
Lb22 gauge60 miliampsBottom of RSLPositive Terminal

The RSL has 3 power ports. The middle port is for the negative terminal (black wire). The two outer ports are for the positive terminal (red wires).

RSL image

Run the main red wire through La, then connect La and Lb with a separate red wire that will act as a jumper cable. Connect La to S and N to Ground on the roboRIO.

Status Lights

The robot’s status is determined by 3 different modes:

ModeMeaning
ON and SOLIDRobot is on and disabled
ON and BLINKINGRobot is on and enabled
OFFRobot is off, RSL not wired properly

Official Documentation and Manuals

WPILIB Hardware Overview

WPILIB Status Light Reference