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Re: Team 1718 Beta Seminar

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
It's more like two Spike modules stuck together, but paradoxically less integrated. A single Spike already has two relays, with one LED that indicates combinations of state. The David has individual LEDs for each of its four relays.
Of course, you're correct. I've never bothered differentiating the spikes from a normal relay, other than to explain that they are a relay that allows on/off/forward/back. I think that's something I'll explain more in depth to my students this year.
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