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Old 03-18-2011, 12:12 PM   #28 (permalink)
saand
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sounds good, also a standard transistor bjt should give you enough current to switch the solenoid, these are often cheaper and easier to get compared to mosfets that will activate off 5v or 3v3. so something like a bc546 or similar device which you should be able to get from any electronics shop.
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