Thread: Axe killer and DTMF

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I want to trigger 2 additional events on the third axe hit. A pneumatic, and two flash crackers. (120v).
Can I tie into relay number 3, or will this overload it? Do I need to add an additional D4 controller? If so, how do I add tones to the Axe Killer Dvd? Otherwise, how else can I trigger the events at the same time as the axe hit? Thanks to all.

Depends on how many amps per item on that relay & the amps that relay can handle. I don't think you can "add" a tone to that DVD. If 2 solenoids + crackers were not more than 5 amps would work, a separate relay off of the initial relay that has it's own power out for what in addition you want to run......$15-20 for a solid state relay should do it, or you would have to buy another DTMF unit......more expensive....

if the single relay on the DTMF board cannot handle the current for all the devices (or they are not all 120V devices) then the least expensive option as Dark Lord says is to use the relay on the DTMF board to control other relays. Like this:

Well, you guys sure seem to know your stuff! But this is going a little over my head, I guess. Azdude, great diagram and thanks for the time to post that! I wish I had the understanding of this stuff you guys do. I will keep you posted! Thanks again!