Hello All,
Love what I have seen on the forum so far.
Couldn't find quite what I am looking for so hopefully I can get some help.
I am building a simple system that uses a pull type solenoid to strike a material (wood, plastic, metal, etc.) then I am recording those sounds. I would like to use a momentary switch to trigger the solenoid, so what I need is to know how to power the solenoid and what I need to wire them all together.
I have seen a few videos on how to make electronic instruments and such, but they all seem to want to use Mosfett's and since this is a one shot deal I think that is way too complicated.
As for parts the solenoid that looks to be right for the job is:
http://www.allelectronics.com/?page=review&id=SOL-58
I think for the momentary switch:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/PB-177/SPST-ON/OFF-PUSHBUTTON/1.html
If those are bad, let me know, but I also need to find a power supply, do I need resistors and capacitors? I am pretty new to this realm (a musician and a designer) and would take the time to study up if it were not for the fact that this is for a research project for my university and needs to be done quickly.
Thank you so much for your advice in advance!
Humbly yours,
Ian
Love what I have seen on the forum so far.
Couldn't find quite what I am looking for so hopefully I can get some help.
I am building a simple system that uses a pull type solenoid to strike a material (wood, plastic, metal, etc.) then I am recording those sounds. I would like to use a momentary switch to trigger the solenoid, so what I need is to know how to power the solenoid and what I need to wire them all together.
I have seen a few videos on how to make electronic instruments and such, but they all seem to want to use Mosfett's and since this is a one shot deal I think that is way too complicated.
As for parts the solenoid that looks to be right for the job is:
http://www.allelectronics.com/?page=review&id=SOL-58
I think for the momentary switch:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/PB-177/SPST-ON/OFF-PUSHBUTTON/1.html
If those are bad, let me know, but I also need to find a power supply, do I need resistors and capacitors? I am pretty new to this realm (a musician and a designer) and would take the time to study up if it were not for the fact that this is for a research project for my university and needs to be done quickly.
Thank you so much for your advice in advance!
Humbly yours,
Ian