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This miniature push-pull solenoid features a captive armature with a return spring — when energised at ~5 V DC, the armature retracts, and when power is remo...
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This miniature push-pull solenoid features a captive armature with a return spring — when energised at ~5 V DC, the armature retracts, and when power is removed it springs back to its original position. The dual-action design lets you use it as either a push or pull mechanism, and the built-in mounting tabs make installation straightforward.
Key Features
- Push-Pull Operation – Captive armature works in both directions
- Return Spring – Automatically resets when de-energised
- 5 V DC Nominal – ~1 A inrush current when activated
- Compact – 20 mm body length
- Mounting Tabs – Built-in tabs for easy installation
Important: To drive a solenoid from an Arduino or other microcontroller, you will need a power transistor (e.g. TIP120 or logic-level MOSFET) and a flyback protection diode across the solenoid coil. The ~1 A inrush current is too high to power directly from USB — use an external 5 V supply rated for at least 1 A.
Ideal For
- Door locks and latch mechanisms
- Robotic actuators and dispensers
- Arduino and microcontroller automation projects
- Pinball machines and interactive exhibits
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
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