Hi dear people,
is it possible to run 16 solenoids, each independently on Adafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Shield - I2C interface?
Solenoids would be 12VDC and max. 1A.
Thank you,
Best.
Elijah
Running 16 Solenoids on 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Shield -
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Re: Running 16 Solenoids on 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Shield -
It won't drive the servos directly. But you can use to control some power MOSFETs to drive the solenoids.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/355
https://learn.adafruit.com/transistors- ... rs-2998941
https://www.adafruit.com/product/355
https://learn.adafruit.com/transistors- ... rs-2998941
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Re: Running 16 Solenoids on 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Shield -
Thank you. I have succeeded.
I would also like to control the strength of solenoids, so I can achieve some kind of dynamic. I was thinking of using PWM for that. Is that a good way to do it?
I would also like to control the strength of solenoids, so I can achieve some kind of dynamic. I was thinking of using PWM for that. Is that a good way to do it?
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Re: Running 16 Solenoids on 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Shield -
Yes, PWM is a good way to control the average current level powering the solenoid.
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