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Originally Posted by FrankJ
A Spike replacement
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I remember a few years ago FIRST beta tested some dual relay modules... Obviously it didn't see the light of day, which is a shame.
Sure, it's just a relay... but a lot of things don't require variable control and in the real world relays are used all over the place (automotive, etc.). Now, they've become so forgotten that everybody (to quote a professor I know) "uses a helicopter to cross the street" by using Victors and the like for things that really don't need one.
I did note that spikes are listed as discontinued on VEX's site but that may not be news (not affiliated with a team, so I don't keep up with that much).
Perhaps even solid state relay options? While not exactly a huge benifit it's modern technology and if anything part of the control system goal is exposure to modern technology (adoption of CAN bus comes to mind).
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