Im a complete newbie to circuit design but Ive done my share of soldering and electronic kits and projects. Ive done a bit of searching and found some circuits that may work for my application. From other posts Ive read, Ill need a two switch latching reverse polarity circuit. Here is what Im looking to do.
Id like to use a 12V linear actuator (http://progressiveautomations.com/l...oke-size-force-200-lbs-speed-094sec-p-36.html) to reset a hinged steel target when it is hit and falls. The actuator has two wires, using reverse polarity to change the direction, and built in limit switches.
The idea is that the hinged steel target falls backwards and hits the N.O. momentary switch 1 which causes the linear actuator connected to the reset arm to extend pushing the steel target back up to the vertical position. The extended limit switch will make the actuator stop at the extended length and the reset arm hits the N.O. momentary switch 2. The polarity is switched and linear actuator retracts causing the reset arm to drop into the down position out of the way so the target can fall again. Once the actuator is completely retracted the retracted limit switch will stop the actuator. Now the target is ready to be dropped again which repeats the process.
Here are some crude side-view drawings with the reset arm in the up and down position in case my description is not clear.
Id appreciate any help with a circuit that can accomplish this task. Im looking to uses simple parts such as relays, switches, diodes, etc . Thank You.
Id like to use a 12V linear actuator (http://progressiveautomations.com/l...oke-size-force-200-lbs-speed-094sec-p-36.html) to reset a hinged steel target when it is hit and falls. The actuator has two wires, using reverse polarity to change the direction, and built in limit switches.
The idea is that the hinged steel target falls backwards and hits the N.O. momentary switch 1 which causes the linear actuator connected to the reset arm to extend pushing the steel target back up to the vertical position. The extended limit switch will make the actuator stop at the extended length and the reset arm hits the N.O. momentary switch 2. The polarity is switched and linear actuator retracts causing the reset arm to drop into the down position out of the way so the target can fall again. Once the actuator is completely retracted the retracted limit switch will stop the actuator. Now the target is ready to be dropped again which repeats the process.
Here are some crude side-view drawings with the reset arm in the up and down position in case my description is not clear.
Id appreciate any help with a circuit that can accomplish this task. Im looking to uses simple parts such as relays, switches, diodes, etc . Thank You.
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