All I had on hand was a 1A fuse for the first test of my door lock actuator. First time the door lock actuator fired, fuse blew. I believe I'm using a 5A fuse now and haven't had any issues since.
Derek T065 SV016 KV-2 on hold On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 8:34 AM, Doug Conn <[email protected]> wrote: > > > >> Max relay current: 1A @ 24VDC > > > > I don’t think 1 amp will be enough current to operate a door lock actuator. > How much do those things draw ? You’ll probably need to upgrade to the > PIcoSwitch’s big brother: > > > > http://www.dimensionengineering.com/BattleSwitch.htm > > > > Or, use the PicoSwitch to close the contacts on your own relay. At that > point, however, it probably makes more sense just to buy the BattleSwitch. > > > > - Doug > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Ben Holko > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 06, 2010 11:35 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [TANKS] wiring actuators > > > > http://www.dimensionengineering.com/PicoSwitch.htm > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* [email protected] [[email protected]] on > behalf of ryan wells [[email protected]] > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 07, 2010 12:47 PM > *To:* tank guys > *Subject:* [TANKS] wiring actuators > > What was that link to that website that sold the device that you attach the > door actuator to the servo controller. > > Ryan P. > > ------------------------------ > > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your > inbox. See > how.<http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2> > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > > -- > You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. > To post a message, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat > -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
