{"product_id":"mini-push-pull-solenoid-5v","title":"Mini Push-Pull Solenoid - 5V","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Mini Push-Pull Solenoid provides compact linear movement from a 20mm body, with a captive armature and built-in return spring that automatically resets when power is removed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003cp\u003eSolenoids are basically electromagnets: they are made of a \u003cstrong\u003ecoil of copper\u003c\/strong\u003e wire with an \u003cstrong\u003earmature \u003c\/strong\u003e(a slug of metal) in the middle. When the coil is energized, the slug is pulled into the centre of the coil. This makes the solenoid able to pull (from one end) or push (from the other).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis solenoid in particular is\u003cstrong\u003e very small,\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e20mm \u003c\/strong\u003elong body and a 'captive' armature with a return spring. This means that when activated with \u003cstrong\u003e~5VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the solenoid moves, and then the voltage is removed it springs back to the original position, which is quite handy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Many lower-cost solenoids are only push-type or only pull-type and may not have a captive armature (it'll fall out!) or don't have a return spring. This one even has nice \u003cstrong\u003emounting tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a great all-purpose solenoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a slightly bigger small push-pull solenoid and a huge large push-pull solenoid in the store!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo drive a solenoid you \u003cstrong\u003ewill need a power transistor and a protection diode\u003c\/strong\u003e, check this diagram for how to wire it to an Arduino or other microcontroller. You will need a fairly good power supply to drive a solenoid, as a lot of current will rush into the solenoid to charge up the electro-magnet, about \u003cstrong\u003e1 Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e, so be careful of trying to power\/activate from a computer's USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboard, wires and microcontroller not included. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_B7R5KaJ0iM?si=xbbzEcNz0OOAgR6Z\u0026amp;start=219\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 20mm body length electromagnetic solenoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptive armature with return spring for push-pull action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates at approximately 5VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated mounting tabs for easy installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulls and pushes depending on activation and release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires power transistor and protection diode for microcontroller control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws approximately 1 Amp at full activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires dedicated power supply (not suitable for USB power)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-purpose solenoid for general applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated Voltage: 5V\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent (at DC 5V): 1.1A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Resistance: 4.5 ± 5% Ω\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrow (at DC 5V): 3mm \/ 80g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead Length: ~57mm \/ 2.2\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Mini Push-Pull Solenoid - 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboard, wires and microcontroller not included. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48623663841498,"sku":"qha1789675044558","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/8318\/3834\/files\/mini-push-pull-solenoid---5v_1.jpg?v=1789675049","url":"https:\/\/memoryfoamwear.shop\/products\/mini-push-pull-solenoid-5v","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}