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Hi guys.
This is for an engr project that I am involved in. I have everything else worked out but this got me stomped. I've been searching for a while and can't find something that fits my application.
basically the solenoid is controlling a dual acting air pneumatic cylinder. the solenoid is 5 port 2 position.
the solenoid needs to activate for 2-3 seconds then deactivate and wait another 10-15 seconds and activate again(cycles over and over). it must be adjustable so it can be set every 10 seconds to every 15 seconds cycles.
Its has to be standalone controller. meaning it can be programmed by a pc but once its running it must be able to do the cycle all by itself.
price range has to be around $100.
has to be power by house outlet. 110VAC?
ived looked hard and just could not find anything that works.
the two options I found are
1. Microcontrollers. but I don't know anything about it and wanted to see first if this is something that can be set up for my price range.
2. add an external push switch that the air cylinder activates when its pushed down. but how do I make sure that when that switch is push it powers on for 2-3 second and not just an on/off switch?
please input on these would be great.
thank you
This is for an engr project that I am involved in. I have everything else worked out but this got me stomped. I've been searching for a while and can't find something that fits my application.
basically the solenoid is controlling a dual acting air pneumatic cylinder. the solenoid is 5 port 2 position.
the solenoid needs to activate for 2-3 seconds then deactivate and wait another 10-15 seconds and activate again(cycles over and over). it must be adjustable so it can be set every 10 seconds to every 15 seconds cycles.
Its has to be standalone controller. meaning it can be programmed by a pc but once its running it must be able to do the cycle all by itself.
price range has to be around $100.
has to be power by house outlet. 110VAC?
ived looked hard and just could not find anything that works.
the two options I found are
1. Microcontrollers. but I don't know anything about it and wanted to see first if this is something that can be set up for my price range.
2. add an external push switch that the air cylinder activates when its pushed down. but how do I make sure that when that switch is push it powers on for 2-3 second and not just an on/off switch?
please input on these would be great.
thank you