I'm building a go-Kart for my daughter based on a 24v motor system from a scooter. What I need help with is that I want to put a remote control solenoid on it that I can operate from afar to flick a kill switch and apply the brakes! I've got a 12v solenoid from a car central locking system to pull on the brakes I just need a way to activate it remotely. I was thinking of a remote control from a toy car, but I assume that the receiver will output a very small current/voltage. How would I use this to operate the solenoid? A relay perhaps? Any help/advice appreciated.
Before anyone says I should not let my daughter drive the kart if she can't control it: she can drive quite well, it's speed limited, we will use it in a safe environment. How else will she learn? It's people walking infront of her or dogs etc that are the worry and I'm an anxious dad!
Thanks
Before anyone says I should not let my daughter drive the kart if she can't control it: she can drive quite well, it's speed limited, we will use it in a safe environment. How else will she learn? It's people walking infront of her or dogs etc that are the worry and I'm an anxious dad!
Thanks