Okay, so I have an interesting patchbay design that I need help with.
I have a 12v DC Magnetic-Lock that will be active, and magnetizing a secret door. To get the secret door to open, the circuit to the mag-lock must be broken.
I have two options. My first option would be to run the mag-lock signal straight through the patchbay, and create a parallel circuit so that when it is patched correctly, all of the "normals" break which breaks the circuit, opening the door.
My second option would be to use a Relay or some type of IC-Chip to go between the mag-lock and the patchbay, so that when patched correctly, the patchbay creates a full circuit to the relay, triggering the off switch for the mag-lock.
Unfortunately, I know absolutely nothing about Relays or IC-Chips. Can somebody help?
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I have a 12v DC Magnetic-Lock that will be active, and magnetizing a secret door. To get the secret door to open, the circuit to the mag-lock must be broken.
I have two options. My first option would be to run the mag-lock signal straight through the patchbay, and create a parallel circuit so that when it is patched correctly, all of the "normals" break which breaks the circuit, opening the door.
My second option would be to use a Relay or some type of IC-Chip to go between the mag-lock and the patchbay, so that when patched correctly, the patchbay creates a full circuit to the relay, triggering the off switch for the mag-lock.
Unfortunately, I know absolutely nothing about Relays or IC-Chips. Can somebody help?
Mod Note: Please do not post more than one thread on a single subject.
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