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Re: Non-FRC Motor Controller?

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Originally Posted by rbmj View Post
Thank you all for your input.

One last question:

If I can't pulse a relay, is it feasible to pulse a bunch of MOSFETs? The data sheet at sparkfun says the switching delays are < 1us As long as my pulse period is in the ms order of magnitude than I should be fine, shouldn't I? I don't see propagation delay having a measurable impact here...

Again, my experience with electrical stuff is all theoretical digital logic stuff, so your input is appreciated! This is what happens when a code monkey tries to actually make something
Okay, before I step in this mess again.

Do you need forward *and* reverse or just one direction?