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Unread 19-05-2011, 07:38
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Re: Putting a Vex spike onto a jag

Camren,
Spikes can only handle 20 amps of current. While that is enough for some of the motors, it will be destroyed by the current demands of others.
I moved the thread into electrical where more people are likely to see and be able to answer your questions.
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