particularly long-throw solenoids...
I've been making solenoids for art projects. (Off the shelf solutions are short on availability, expensive and inadequate) .
I've had some luck, wasted a quantity of enameled wire, and ready for more.
I've used a number of online calculators, FWIW (for-what-it's-worth).
Is there any secret tips for what makes an adequate solenoid, or no?
My biggest concern is heat, not power. I'm not building pinball machines (but you never know...)
I've been making solenoids for art projects. (Off the shelf solutions are short on availability, expensive and inadequate) .
I've had some luck, wasted a quantity of enameled wire, and ready for more.
I've used a number of online calculators, FWIW (for-what-it's-worth).
Is there any secret tips for what makes an adequate solenoid, or no?
My biggest concern is heat, not power. I'm not building pinball machines (but you never know...)