An electromagnet is a component which becomes magnetised when a current passes through it but is not magnetised otherwise.
In industry large electromagnets are used as crane hooks for lifting ferrous metal items. Smaller electromagnets can be used to hold doors open or to keep them closed.
Electromagnet
Schematic
PCB
Activate an electromagnet
This program will activate an electromagnet connected to output pin B.1 for a second every five seconds.
- Code Example:
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main: high B.1 ; Activate the electromagnet pause 1000 ; Keep activated for a second low B.1 ; Deactivate the smart wire pause 5000 ; Wait five seconds goto main ; Repeat
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Create Module
An electromagnet may be connected via a BCX38C darlington transistor create module (buzzer connected shown here).
Bill of Materials
Description | Code | Qty | |
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Electromagnet | ? | 1 | Buy Now |
FET | ? | 1 | Buy Now |
10k resistor (pack 100) | RES10K | 1 | Buy Now |
1N4001 diode | RES041 | 1 | Buy Now |
Simulation
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