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From: |
"Aahz." <ErickKilmer-at-comcast.net> |
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Re: Electric Advice. [TANKS] |
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Date: |
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:44:37 -0700 |
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tanks-at-rctankcombat.com |
flier wrote:
> Is the 3V control signal the only power source or do
> you have higher voltage/current available?
>
>
Off the controller, no, just the 24v mains for the motors and as far
as that 3v goes that's just from memory, I've not put a tester on the
output in a while.
> If you have other power (+6 or 12V) simply use the 3V
> to forward bias a 2N2222 to ground the relay coil
> connected between the collector and the other power.
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This is a bit over my head right now but I think I understand what
you mean.
> If not, you can switch a solid-state relay with ~3V.
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>
If I can buy a 24v relay I can trigger with ~3v sign me up!
Aahz.