Hi guys,
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, as I thought I had grasped how transistors work! But I'm new to electronics.
I'm trying to use a 555 timer output to switch on a large magnetic valve. My circuit is running at 12v, 1A, and the motor requires the full power. I believe it draws a surge of several amps when it flips on.
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=2032742EB26D13DF%214203
Basically, in the image instead of lighting an LED, I need to turn on the valve for a period of time.
Thanks guys,
Mike
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, as I thought I had grasped how transistors work! But I'm new to electronics.
I'm trying to use a 555 timer output to switch on a large magnetic valve. My circuit is running at 12v, 1A, and the motor requires the full power. I believe it draws a surge of several amps when it flips on.
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=2032742EB26D13DF%214203
Basically, in the image instead of lighting an LED, I need to turn on the valve for a period of time.
Thanks guys,
Mike