Solenoid

Discussion in 'Weapons & Pneumatics' started by Radioman, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. Radioman

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    Looking for solenoids and found this( see pictures) Screenshot (9).png Screenshot (9).png Screenshot (10).png . Will they work or is there some others to use.
     
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    Those amazon solenoids look cute, but appear to only be rated for 115 PSI. Have you tried them on 150, and do they hold up? (Things like this often don't)
     
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    Yup. I sure have. All of my tests are done with those solenoids at the 150ish psi my compressor puts out.
     
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    You can totally order them with wire leads but spade connectors allows you to use whatever wire you like and replace in the future if needed. If you sand the spades down to bare brass you can easily solder on any wire you like. You can even trim the spades down and make the wires super low profile.
     
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    Will those amazon solenoids work with a 6v system? Or do you have a converter or separate power supply for them?
     
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    Not sure how many people run 6v any more TBH.
     
  9. Brandon B

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    Hmm...ima hafta look at converting my ship lol. I sink too much to deal with so many servos...
     
  10. Brandon B

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    How would you the RC receiver in a 12v system?
     
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    Your ESC (Electronic Speed Control, which is your "throttle") will have a BEC (battery eliminator circuit) which will provide power for the receiver and servos, or just use a separate receiver battery. If you are still in the servos and mag throttles mindset, then I've got nothing for ya.
     
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    Thanks for the input! didn't know about BEC on the ESC. Time to check it out.
     
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    Just know that you cannot run more than one ESC with the BEC attached. You can simply clip the red wire for any other ESC’s (ie one for pump and one for drive) that are connected. I just unpin mine and shrink tube it out of the way in case I ever need to use it for something else.
     
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