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Re: RCX Solenoid
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Sat, 5 May 2001 11:31:58 GMT
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Original-From:
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Andy Gombos <gombos_2000@yahoo./AvoidSpam/com>
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"David M." wrote:
> Hi all,
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> Has anyone found a good source of an RCX-compatible linear solenoid? One
> about 2-x-2-x-X studs? With a push AND pull of a minimum of about one inch?
> And works with 9 volts. Double ended would be nice.
> If not, any takers on searching for one? I'm sure we could think of a few
> uses for one...
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> --Electro--
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What about a doorbell solenoid? They are designed to work at 12V, but I have
had them work pretty well off a 9V battery. The only thing is that the
resistancxe through the coil would drain the batteris pretty quick.
Superconduction for lego? Cool :)
Andy
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See my Visual Interface for leJOS at http://lvi.sourceforge.net
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| (...) Actually, what I was thinking, with a push/pull type, you wouldnt have a spring return, and therefore could briefly power it and then turn off the power, and it would stay in that position, hence no battery drain. --Electro-- (24 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | RCX Solenoid
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| Hi all, Has anyone found a good source of an RCX-compatible linear solenoid? One about 2-x-2-x-X studs? With a push AND pull of a minimum of about one inch? And works with 9 volts. Double ended would be nice. If not, any takers on searching for one? (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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