A compact push-type solenoid for ringing bells, hitting drums, pushing buttons, or flicking switches. When energised, the plunger extends with a quick push action — ideal for adding physical interactivity to your maker projects.
Key Features
- Rated Voltage – 5 V
- Current Draw – 0.42 A at 5 V
- DC Resistance – 12 Ω ±5%
- Stroke – 3.5 mm
- Connection – Bare wire leads
Ideal For
- Interactive installations and musical instruments
- Automated button pressing and switch actuation
- Robotics and mechanical prototyping
Package Contents
- 1× Mini Solenoid
Warning: Solenoids should only be activated for a few seconds at a time to avoid overheating. Use a transistor or MOSFET to drive the solenoid — do not connect directly to a microcontroller pin.
Resources
The Mini Solenoid appears in the following collections:
SKU PI-COM2700
by Pimoroni
