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Hawkweber:

--- Quote from: Negativecreep0 on January 07, 2010, 03:17:57 pm ---thanks guys these sounds exactly like what im looking for

i think Solenoid are the cheaper method, my question is, if the power is cut off from the solenoid will the piston return to its in position?

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Yes, when energized the plunger moves in one direction and returns to its starting position when not energized.  You would want a "push" type solenoid.

Ginsu Victim:

--- Quote from: crashwg on January 07, 2010, 01:36:57 pm ---You could use a servo like in the "Most Useless Machine EVER" project on Instructables.

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I clicked this link and a moment later, it tried to install malware. I go to instructables all the time, so I don't know why it happened. Just a warning.

Negativecreep0:
can someone point me in the direction a cheap small push type selenoid that would work for my application? also what type of duty cycle do I want? intermitten? or continuous? or is there a single duty cycle? thakns Im not really a big robotic or motor guy but I can solder so Im hoping to wire this selenoid to a pushbutton or toggle switch on my admin panel so it pushes the power button on my ps2 once to turn on

P.S. I work in a scrap yard so there are all types of appliances and crap laying around.......any devices that contain solenoids which i could find in the junk yard?

tommyinajar:
If you want an on - off (forward - back motion) , you could use an old power door lock solenoid from a car. They are easy to mount and modify.

Bobulus:
So, wait, you're trying to wire up a pushbutton to trigger a solenoid...to push a button.

Unless you really care about the condition of your PS2, wouldn't it be easier to rewire the power button to the pushbutton?

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