Solenoids at turn-on draw currentthat is much higher than the currentneeded to keep the armature pulledin. Further, because of the power dissipatedin the coil, the solenoid’s temperaturewill rise, and ...

Solenoids are used in many applications to provide linear or rotational actuation in mechanical systems. Although driving solenoids can be as simple as switching the current flow on and off, ...

So you finally decided to hop on the Arduino bandwagon and start making electronic projects as a fun hobby. As a beginner getting started with Arduino, your first instinct is typically to buy a ...