[dorkbotpdx-blabber] where to get and learn about solenoids

[Mr.T]

i saw a bunch out at surplus gizmos in hillsboro
and here's a bunch online:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/category/575/Solenoids/1.html
or
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/products.asp?dept=1178

-eric


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On Tue, 2 Dec 2008, Greg Borenstein wrote:

> Hey all,
> 
> I want to acquire some solenoids and learn about how to use them in  
> projects. Specifically, I want to turn my drum playing robot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JevNR-CZz5I 
> ) over to solenoids. I'm also interested in their uses in animatronics.
> 
> I was wondering if anybody had any advice on which models of solenoid  
> would be good to start with, where to get them, and things I could  
> read to learn about how to use them.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Greg
> 
> 
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