Quote Originally Posted by overkill View Post
Before I go designing the wrong solution, are you up for any electronics soldering? The relay option is looking cheaper than than the H-bridge but its more work to construct, while the bridge is very plug & play.
Hi again overkill,
I would be able to solder no problem but i dont have much time so plug and play is the way to go!

chatting to a lecturer today in college and he reckon arduino is the way to go, as it will be the most straight forward option for me so i dont get too tied up in the electronics. also recommended using a motor shield, im heading out to a supplier today to hear what they have to say.

What do you think of the arduino and motor shield option?