Help me please

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oolesh

Joined Apr 21, 2012
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wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
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Yes, the resistor is needed to limit the base current to protect the transistor and your "signal". I think if you choose a resistor to drop 3-4v at the max rated base current for your transistor, you'll be fine. If the transistor fails to switch, you can back off on the resistance.
 

donpetru

Joined Nov 14, 2008
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You can post electronic diagram assembly command that transistor 2N2222? After seeing the diagram, it may not be needed any resistance between points A and B, because between those points already has resistance in assembly joined.

But if you do not post the electronic diagram, as a safety measure, you can mount a 1...4.7k resistor.
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
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thanks alot btw can i use a 1k ohm resistor on it??
It wouldn't hurt to start testing at 1k, which is probably too large, and then move down in value. As donpetru notes, you may not need it at all because there may be current limiting already on the circuit board, at the signal you are tapping. Do you know the voltage at "A" compared to your transistor's ground?

BTW, you have shown any connection of grounds between the clapper and your battery. As drawn, your circuit really won't work unless there is a shared ground.
 

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oolesh

Joined Apr 21, 2012
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i dont have any diagram sir so when i measure A and ground i got 3v what resistor value i need please ?? idk ohm's law :( my teacher is my internet :)! what is the min. volt to activate the 2n2222?? i think 3v is too high?? thanks a lot guys
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
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For the transistor, the voltage (at this range) does not much matter, it's the current. Any voltage above about 0.6v on the base will begin to open the transistor. When it's fully open, the base current will be about 1/10th the current you are controlling. In your case, that's the current the relay is drawing. I don't believe you've told us that?

The 3v you measured makes sense for the supply to an LED. And it means there is little danger in testing with resistor values at 1K and below. Do you have various values to test? It's very possible you won't need one at all but I'm sure you don't want to risk burning out your Clapper to find that out the hard way.
 
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