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title: Voltage Regulator Module (VRM)

tags: aux-cs
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The Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) is used mainly to power the robot's radio. Introduced in 2015, it replaced the DC/DC Power Converter. 
It can also be used to power custom circuits. It has power outputs of 12V/2A, 12V/500mA, 5V/2A and 5V/500mA.

## Connecting the Robot Radio

Some VRMs may have a "radio" sticker on the 5V/2A output label (mainly 2015 VRMs). This is because the D-Link radio used in 2015 used a 5V 
input. Current radios (OM5P-AN and OM5P-AC) use the **12V/2A** output.

## Kit of Parts

### 2017

One VRM is available to veteran teams via FIRST Choice.

### 2016

One VRM is provided to rookie teams only. One VRM is available to veteran teams via FIRST Choice.

### 2015

The VRM makes its debut in FRC. One VRM is provided to all teams.