I am trying to create a way to control a set of zone valves for an irrigation system using USB and the Arduino Diecimila. Irrigation valve use 24VAC to turn on. Will this relay work for my application?
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=PB874-ND
I know nothing...
I am trying to assemble a parts list for my setup (I went with Arduino, btw) and I was looking at relays and found this
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=PB874-ND
Now is this overkill for the sprinkler valves (they use 24VAC). I am not sure what I am looking for...
Thanks for the info, I think i'll end up leaning towards using a c compiler. I am very familiar with C/C++/C#, so its best to focus my efforts there. Again, thanks with the help so far!
I understand the whole "not for students" part, as I am a member of tek-tips, and contribute to and receive help from the C# forum for work. It creates a better resource for professionals
Does anyone know of any helpful forums for beginners getting into hobbyist electronics or am I already in the right place? The project I am looking trying to accomplish is a way to control a set of sprinkler valves using the serial (RS232..i think) port on a pc. The valve use the standard...
