Solenoid breakout board V2

I am now starting to built a version 2 solenoid breakout board. While the first one works I have learnt a bit more about controlling the valves. Here is the diagram from Fritzing. Added resistors in line with the diodes. The flyback diode may cause the the solenoid to release too slowly. Adding the resistor … Read more

Drop Control V0.1

dropControl

Here is my solenoid valve controller; version 0.1. It can control 3 solenoid valves and has 2 triggers.

It is designed to control the valves and then send a signal to another Arduino which controls the camera. However, it can be connected directly to a camera if required.

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