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Re: RCX Solenoid
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 7 May 2001 07:14:13 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Andy Gombos writes:
> "David M." wrote:
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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? I'm sure we could think of a few
> > uses for one...
> >
> > --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
> resistance through the coil would drain the batteries pretty quick.
> Superconduction for lego? Cool :)
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> Andy
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--
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| i´ve used a solenoid on my rcx from an old copier. they are filled with them. i used it to lift and drop down a pen that i attached to my line following catepillar drive robot. i am trying to learn my rcx how to draw and sculpt... look it up(if you (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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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? (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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