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Re: Running a Window Motor with both a spike and a victor at the same time

Spikes have three speeds: Full forwards, full reverse, off.

If you're running both a Victor and a Spike to control a single motor... I suggest using ONLY the Victor if you need variable speed. I can't find a rule saying it's illegal, but you'll have a much more difficult time passing inspection than if you only use one (and the wiring... you might get into trouble with altering the wiring pathways).

What trouble are you having with the window motor, exactly?
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