Push Solenoid Question
Push Solenoid Question
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Hi,
Im currently seeking some very basic information on a push solenoid. My question is, can I control the amount of force a push solenoid exerts by using a rheostat. Im aware that the solenoid comes out very fast but for this projectile project im making, one of the requirements is to have a projectile device that can change the the amount of force exerted on the projectile(ping pong ball in this case). Would using a rheostat change the amount of force exerted by the push solenoid? even if it was a very small difference in striking force? I can project the ball further if needed by using simple kinematics and change the angle of the barrel. I just need it to "meet requirements". Incase your wondering, im using the solenoid in the back of a PVC pipe to launch the ping pong ball. All the other students used spring loaded devices and I wanted to try the electrical power of a solenoid. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks for your time,
Steve
Im currently seeking some very basic information on a push solenoid. My question is, can I control the amount of force a push solenoid exerts by using a rheostat. Im aware that the solenoid comes out very fast but for this projectile project im making, one of the requirements is to have a projectile device that can change the the amount of force exerted on the projectile(ping pong ball in this case). Would using a rheostat change the amount of force exerted by the push solenoid? even if it was a very small difference in striking force? I can project the ball further if needed by using simple kinematics and change the angle of the barrel. I just need it to "meet requirements". Incase your wondering, im using the solenoid in the back of a PVC pipe to launch the ping pong ball. All the other students used spring loaded devices and I wanted to try the electrical power of a solenoid. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks for your time,
Steve





RE: Push Solenoid Question
The short answer to your question is 'yes'. A slightly longer answer is that the solenoid is a current-operated device, so if you can vary the current - using a resistance for example, although there are other ways too - then you can vary the force exerted by the solenoid. Good luck, and kudos for not being afraid to do things a little differently to the herd.
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Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Steve
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2) Check out DC solenoids verses AC solenoids.
3) Learn what PWM is.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
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Bill
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Perhaps that doesn't matter if you're just whacking ping pong balls for a higher purpose.
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Just vary the gas input...
Have much fun and watch your peers' slack jaws..
H
www.tynevalleyplastics.co.uk
It's ok to soar like an eagle, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
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The ping pong ball (and ceiling) would require extensive modifications to survive.
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