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Re: Motors

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Originally Posted by eugenebrooks View Post
There is no weight difference between a speed controller and a spike, however, and the speed controller gives you more flexibility.
That almost makes it sound like there's no reason to use a Spike. However, Spikes are "more flexible" in a different way -- Victors don't have two independent outputs. If what you need is on/off control, you can do it with half as much weight using a Spike than you can with Victors. A Spike also costs less and is not as prone to frying when accidentally abused.