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Re: Powering a Larger Motor?

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Originally Posted by greencactus3
sorry.. may i ask what a relay is??
a relay is a switch powered by an electomagnet. by putting power the the relay the magnet closes a mechanical switch. if you put a relay inbetween the 12v power and the motor then apply the 5v power to the relay you will then have a control of power to your motor

in FIRST terms a relay is called a spike