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BrianG · 01.16.2011, 01:05 AM

Ok, if you have a controller, why do you need any kind of switch?

Yes, assuming the controller is not using a switching buck/boost circuit, then the output can only be as high as the input. But, you tried running the fans from 5v before and they didn't want to start. So, if that's the case, then the controller must be outputting more than 5v.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	01.16.2011, 01:05 AM Ok, if you have a controller, why do you need any kind of switch? Yes, assuming the controller is not using a switching buck/boost circuit, then the output can only be as high as the input. But, you tried running the fans from 5v before and they didn't want to start. So, if that's the case, then the controller must be outputting more than 5v.