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Re: Speed controlling a relay..?!?!?one/????

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Originally Posted by http://www.ifirobotics.com/spike.shtml
Max Switching Rate 20 operations per second no load, 6 operation per minute for rated life at rated load.
Sure, it can switch 20 times a second, but only if you have NOTHING CONNECTED AND NO POWER.

At best you can turn it on and off 6 times per minute if you plan on attaching a motor to it. The spikes really just can't do speed controlling.