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Did I draw my circuit diagram correctly for 2 MOSFETS and a solenoid?

My project consists of one 5 V solenoid (but uses 3.3 V), one voltage regulator (5 V to 3.3 V), one diode, two N-channel MOSFET transistors, and one 5 V LED strip, all controlled by a Raspberry Pi ...
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Did I draw this circuit diagram correctly for 2 MOSFETS? [closed]

Did I draw my circuit correctly? My project consist of one 5 V solenoid (but uses 3.3 V), one voltage regulator (5 V to 3.3 V), one diode, two N-channel MOSFET transistors, and one 5 V LED strip all ...
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Issue with solenoid valve sparks despite using two 1N4001 flyback diodes [closed]

As a student, I'm currently working on a science project where I intend to connect a 12V, 2A solenoid valve to a relay and subsequently to a Raspberry Pi Pico. The solenoid valve is powered by a 12V, ...
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Solenoid misfire with Raspberry Pi. Circuit works?

I have a clapper solenoid that can't seem to fully clap. I am assuming it is a power issue but I am at a loss for how so I figured I would post here in case I have missed something. This is what my ...
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RPI Touchscreen turns off in solenoid circuit

I have built a medical instrument that has an issue with a RPi touchscreen. The circuit config is as follows: 24v 6A power supply 12V an 5V regulators Large 24V solenoid (https://www.mecalectro.com/...
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My shift register is working when I use LEDs, but not a solenoid

I'm trying to operate a solenoid push pull motor with a shift register. It works fine with LEDs, but when I try to use the shift register to trigger my solenoid it doesn't work. I suspect it's a power ...
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Solenoid circuit not firing [closed]

I will try to explain as quickly as possible. I am trying to get the solenoid to fire, it is not. The relay however is clicking on command. I am recreating the circuit shown here https://www....
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Drive 12v solenoid from Raspberry Pi using transistor

I'm looking to drive a 12v solenoid from a Raspberry Pi's GPIO. I have been looking at using a S8050 Transistor, however have been looking at the datasheet and have been struggling to determine ...
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Drive Solenoid with RPi

I'm putting together this circuit, but am not clear how to wire up the part with the diode. This is what I have so far, but it doesn't seem right (how does the solenoid get power?). Components are: ...
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Power a 12V Solenoid and a RPi Zero with the Same Wall Socket

I'm building this circuit using an RPi Zero and this 12V solenoid. I would like to be able to power the RPi and the solenoid from the same wall socket using a single power supply. For example, I've ...
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total newbee question : use transistor as a switch

Ok, I don't know anything about transistors, and my knowledge about electronics is basically limited to U = R . I and ...
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Controlling 12V Magnetic Latch Solenoid with RaspberryPi 3b

As the title says I am trying to control a solenoid with a raspberry pi. I am currently using an npn transistor (will post link with parts at the bottom) however I am having a hard time getting it to ...
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Raspberry Pi Zero - PWM & Python Help

Disclaimer: I am very new to electrical engineering, but I'm determined to figure this project out. I'm currently working on electronic solenoid lock. Here's a image of what I have so far. I have a ...
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Picking a transistor for a circuit I'm building- Raspberry Pi

I am building a circuit that will connect a raspberry pi to a solenoid. I'm following roughly this schematic: http://playground.arduino.cc/uploads/Learning/solenoid_driver.pdf and modifying it so that ...
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Control 12 solenoid via 5 V relay from Raspberry

I have this relay: https://www.amazon.es/dp/B06XD6Q746/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496046490&sr=8-1&keywords=rele+5v and I want to power this solenoid: https://www.amazon.es/12V-Electroim%C3%...
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