>Yes there is a PIC in this thing.

If you have a PIC and you know where the zero crossings are, you
ought to be able to start the relay in "early".  Having it
close _at_ the zero crossing would get you fewer sparks as
well.  Then you have the whole 8 ms to get it de-energized
again.  Or do you have a minimum closed time?

You have the most interesting projects.   Must be the work
you do.  You lab would be fun to work in :)

Other simple-minded idea:  Bigger, nastier spring on the
relay, and more drive current to pull it in.

Barry

>generates a huge pulse of energy at 2.5megacycles
Old timer!

>Imagine trying
>to work your PIC on the same board as a 1500 watt AM station.  I think the
>FCC will not be happy about this either.

Filter it, license it, go on the air!

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