Well, I was tinkering with the system and tried a new reed switch and found it to work exactly how I wanted. I guess the other one was cracked or faulty or something
It was a stupid mistake at the wrong time.
Logically I knew it should work, but couldn't get it to work right. Now it works...
They are oriented S-N N-S, what I meant by axial polarity is that the line of symetery runs through the center of the rings (ring magnets) , which means they have uniform push against eachother, as compared to diameterically which would have half the ring as N and half as S.
I have these...
I am using a parallel reed switch, I did not know that there were end-on versions.
My magnets are polarized axially, do you think that end on or parrallel would be the best?
I will look for some end-on versions to see if I get better results.
Thank you to all for the input,
Now a second question...
I am trying to use a reed switch in close proximity to the magnets (for those not familiar with a reed switch, it is simply two small pieces of metal that touch due to a magnetic field to close a circuit). What I am knowticing is that...
Hello,
I was wondering if there was anyone out there with some experience to guide a decision I am trying to make.
What I am doing is trying to use two disc magnets as a "spring" in a machined sleeve. My concern is that over time the polarity of the magnets will either be weakend or change...
