New around here. Pretty ignorant to circuits and motors in general.
My goal is to engage / disengage the plunger of a solenoid with the push of a single button with no current draw in between states.
I think the simplest way to do this is with a solenoid that holds its state after the application of a voltage without the need to reverse polarity. Voltage applied (momentary) = open state. Voltage applied (momentary) again = closed state.
Thus, I am looking for a latching solenoid that can change its state with the application of same polarity voltage.
I have seen many solenoids that hold their state with a permanent magnet, but it seems they all require reversal of polarity to change state. I think it would be simple enough to have a reverse polarity solenoid achieve the end goal with a rocker switch, or with some complicated circuitry and a push button, but I am trying to simplify this as much as possible.
Any specific solenoids you are aware of that can achieve my goal? Thanks for your help.
My goal is to engage / disengage the plunger of a solenoid with the push of a single button with no current draw in between states.
I think the simplest way to do this is with a solenoid that holds its state after the application of a voltage without the need to reverse polarity. Voltage applied (momentary) = open state. Voltage applied (momentary) again = closed state.
Thus, I am looking for a latching solenoid that can change its state with the application of same polarity voltage.
I have seen many solenoids that hold their state with a permanent magnet, but it seems they all require reversal of polarity to change state. I think it would be simple enough to have a reverse polarity solenoid achieve the end goal with a rocker switch, or with some complicated circuitry and a push button, but I am trying to simplify this as much as possible.
Any specific solenoids you are aware of that can achieve my goal? Thanks for your help.
