Thread: Speed controlling a relay..?!?!?one/????
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Re: Speed controlling a relay..?!?!?one/????
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Originally Posted by kitscuzz View Post
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.
I have to disagree. 6 times per minute? 10 seconds between switches? That is patently untrue. I can walk over to the robot and toggle a switch a few times if you'd like proof.
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