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Controls Doing Funny Things With Starter Solenoid Installed. Why?

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Ond:

Yep, because the other buttons aren't causing the problem.  If I was using Solenoids with an encoder I would isolate them from the encoder by using relays (solid state ones).  In fact now that I think of it there's a warning with some encoder's when trying to connect inductive devices.  Which encoder are you using?  From memeory Encoders from Groovy Game Gear have some notes with them on how to connect inductive devices.

spacegoogie:

I'm a little new to the solenoid thing so forgive me for sounding like a ass. So it wont matter if I move the encoder pack further away from the solenoid? And what do you mean by solid state? Lol I have no idea what I would need so if you can provide some links or even the names of the items I should be looking for that would be fantastic.

spacegoogie:


--- Quote from: Ond on June 01, 2010, 01:51:20 am ---Yep, because the other buttons aren't causing the problem.  If I was using Solenoids with an encoder I would isolate them from the encoder by using relays (solid state ones).  In fact now that I think of it there's a warning with some encoder's when trying to connect inductive devices.  Which encoder are you using?  From memeory Encoders from Groovy Game Gear have some notes with them on how to connect inductive devices.

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I'm using the X-Arcade BYO Arcade Encoder, I know a lot of people talk crap on it but I never had a problem with it. Works good for me.

SavannahLion:


--- Quote from: Ond on June 01, 2010, 01:44:33 am ---I suspect you're getting induced EMF when the solenoid moves back after release which on rapid button press is sending a charge back through your encoder.  That's off the top of my head.  You might need some sort of filter to prevent back EMF registering 'ghost' button presses.

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Diode?

Ond:

Check my last post I was adding to it as you responded.  Solid state relays are non mechanical i.e. they dont click when powered.  It will make no difference how far away you move the solenoid, the 'kickback' charge from the solenoid is on the wires connecting it to the encoder.  I'd email the supplier of the encoder and ask how best to wire up solenoids.  Any electronics hobby shop will have relays you can use to switch a 12v or 5 volt device on and off like a solenoid.

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