Solenoids

chubacabra · #1 (**permalink**) 04-24-2005, 05:44 PM

I recently won these on eBay and need info on hooking them up for my props. Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...507455409&rd=1

The Spookster · #2 (**permalink**) 04-24-2005, 06:49 PM

http://www.hauntedillinois.com/pneumatic.php

go towards the bottom of the page... instead of 120vac youll need a 24vdc power supply...

chubacabra · #3 (**permalink**) 04-24-2005, 07:25 PM

how would i hook up the power supply?

The Spookster · #4 (**permalink**) 04-24-2005, 08:29 PM

Get a 24vdc wall wart and clip the plug off, split the wires, and either use connector clips, solder, or twist the wires through the tabs and tape with electrical tape.

chubacabra · #5 (**permalink**) 04-24-2005, 09:24 PM

ok. i am going power supply hunting this weekend

The Spookster · #6 (**permalink**) 04-24-2005, 09:39 PM

If you cant find anything locally heres this...

http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bi...416&type=store

remember that it takes 200mA to operate the solenoid. The one in the link is rated at 1.6 A so it would have enough juice to operate 7 maybe 8 of your solenoids all at one time

Empress Nightshade · #7 (**permalink**) 04-25-2005, 07:11 AM

randyza,

how would you connect them all to one?

The Spookster · #8 (**permalink**) 04-25-2005, 07:36 AM

You would wire a circuit where all the grounds (-) are connected and all the (+) are connected with a switch inline.

(-)------------|-------|_____________________
|___________ |
solenoid solenoid
_______(s)___
(+)-----------|-------|_________(s)__________|

well....formatting will not work...

Empress Nightshade · #9 (**permalink**) 04-25-2005, 11:32 AM

randyaz,

while I was looking at your sketch, I thought I saw something move below it. I stared at your avatar for a second and realized that it blinks. LOL. Cool!

#10 (**permalink**) 04-25-2005, 04:21 PM

are you kidding Empress? I don't see it.