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Activating a solenoid using Mach 3
« on: May 21, 2010, 03:08:42 PM »
Hello,

Iam building a DIY CNC embroidery machine, and where are jump stitches
(bigger than 10mm x example) I need to activate a command
to release thread tension, preventing needle bending, thread breakage
or fabric deformation.

This command will activate a 12 volts solenoid (from car door)
who pull a pin in thread tensioner and release thread.

I neet to set a 5vd input relay / out put 12vdc, Any sugestion?
How can I configure Mach and controller connection for this?

Thanks in advance

Rene

Re: Activating a solenoid using Mach 3
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2010, 03:48:32 PM »
please see schematic.
use TIP122 for transistor.
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Re: Activating a solenoid using Mach 3
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2010, 12:17:49 PM »


I made my own Solid state relay for high current devices (a big solenoid coincidentally);



but for run-of-the-mill stuff I have several of these little guys:

http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=133

Solid state. Fast, silent, work great with MACH. For 8 bucks, it's not worth getting out the soldering iron . .

Just watch your current draw and make sure you use something that can handle it.

They have a nice selection of BOBs as well. I use their C1G . . .  love the status LEDs on each pin!
« Last Edit: May 24, 2010, 12:27:29 PM by simpson36 »
Re: Activating a solenoid using Mach 3
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2010, 12:45:32 PM »
Hello Simpson, thanks
Re: Activating a solenoid using Mach 3
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2011, 12:10:20 PM »
Hello

Im planning to move a 24DC motor in a new CNC Project.

I have a Hobby CNC pro controller and a C9 DC Solid State Relay from CNC4PC capable to drive from 6-60dcvolts motor and 10 A.

My plan is connect Relay to Pin 1 in CNC Controller, and activate in this way,

My question is.

Is necessary to connect some device between  Pin 1 and  5VDC  Relay connector?

Thanks in advance.

Rene