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Using a Relay to control an irrigation valve solenoid
I'm using a JQC-FC3VDC relay. I control it from a microscontroller using a 3.3V signal through an opto-link. And the business end of the relay controls a 24VAC output which then activates the ...
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How to connect a solenoid to the Adafruit Feather M0 Bluefruit LE
How would I connect the to the Adafruit Feather M0 Bluefruit LE to this Mini Push-Pull Solenoid - 5V so that I can via bluetooth send over instructions to the microcontroller to control the solenoid?
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Why does this circuit not activate my solenoid?
I'm trying to control a solenoid from an Arduino, using a transistor as switch.
Here's the schematic I'm trying to achieve and the actual physical circuit but when D9 is HIGH, the voltage between ...
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Controlling a 12V solenoid with N-Channel mosfet
I use an N-channel mosfet to switch on or off a solenoid valve that uses DC 12V, 0.25A. This is the circuit I use.
Initially I used IRFZ44N and 1N4007, but they were too big for my application, so I ...
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Switching multiple solenoid valves with microcontroller
I am trying to switch 20 solenoids at 12 V and 2.8 A from a microcontroller. This is the first time I am trying such a thing. And right now I am planning to use a IO expander to get enough pins and ...
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PWM-controlled current source to drive a 24 V proportional solenoid valve using an Arduino
I would like to implement a PWM-controlled current source to drive a 24 V proportional solenoid valve using an Arduino.
What I need:
Input will be 5 V PWM with 5000 Hz frequency, duty cycle will ...
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Do I properly use Toshiba H-bridge TB67H400ANG?
I am new in this forum, so I am sorry if I don't properly ask my "question".
I am a beginner in the making of circuits and Arduino programming. (first time using an H-bridge, first time ...
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Solenoid valve driver circuit [closed]
Which extra protection components should i use if my solenoid valve of rating 24V 1.7A is driven by the POWER MOSFET IRF540 controlled by Arduino? (Flywheeling diode is there.)
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Undesired and unstable rise in output read voltage of sensors when more components attached to Arduino circuit [closed]
I am making a project which has one air pump run by a L293D motor controller, a few solenoid valves running at 6 volts, and sensors.
The air pump and the valves are powered through a 6 volt adapter.
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Controlling a 24V solenoid with a 5V signal
I have a 24V drawstop solenoid that is for pipe organs to push and pull the organ registers, allowing for airflow through different pipes. The solenoid has two active low control pins, one for pulling ...
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Arduino and solenoid with a single power supply
I am trying to create a small project involving controlling a solenoid via an Arduino Uno clone with a single power source.
I currently have it set up to power the Arduino with a power adapter rated ...
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Is it possible to read the value of a switch in another active circuit?
I have a magnetic lock with an integrated switch (NC when locked). The lock opens when supplied current and stays open even after the current is no longer supplied (until someone manually closes the ...
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Regarding solenoid valve
Can I only use one 12V DC power supply for two solenoid valves? I got connect the solenoid valves with a 5V 4 channel relay module with arduino as my microcontroller. Each of the solenoid valve is 12V,...
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How to get desired current on output of relay's module
I'm building automatic garden watering system using
Arduino Uno
5V relay module - this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/2-channel-trigger-module-JQC-3FF-S-Z-RBTMKR/dp/B01NAJ67ML, here are technical ...
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Is it possible to drive an arduino nano and a 5v solenoid via usb?
So basically i want to make a clicker with a solenoid like an old school IBM keyboard. What i'm thinking is to put and arduino nano and the smallest 5v solenid i can find inside my keyboard and ...
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