Quote Originally Posted by dcrowder View Post
This sounds as if it'd be more cost effective (in the long run) if I just go for a new BOB that'll do what I want. Does the Arduino solution work here? or are there any other budget solutions?
There are plenty of cheap BoBs around with relays and speed control. The Arduino solution (whatever that is !) would probably cost you more than a new BoB.

Please enlighten me about what you mean - Arduino Solution.
Cheers
Rob