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==Solenoid Template component==
Base component for constructing solenoids. These take a single input pin and move an actuator between two positions depending on the pin state.


==[[File:Component Icon eb1db17a_1c6c_44ef_84d0_d718549343c4.png|Image]] Solenoid Template component==
==Component Source Code==
Base component for constructing solenoids.
These take a single input pin and move an actuator between two positions depending on
the pin state.


This component can be used as a base to create ''child'' components
Please click here to download the component source project: [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/wiki/componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_solenoid_base.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_solenoid_base.fcfx]


[[File:Component Icon 1ac8ae8b_bcd2_493f_b516_36dacb3695f9.png|Image]] The component Solenoid DC1 is inherited from this.
Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/FlowchartView/?wfile=componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_solenoid_base.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_solenoid_base.fcfx]


==Examples==
==Detailed description==


A solenoid will likely require more current than a microcontroller device can supply to activate the mechanical mechanism.


To amplify the current from the microcontroller simply use a NPN transistor or N channel FET.


The diode is required as with any inductive loads to help protect the microcontroller from back EMF generated by the inductor as the control signal switches the current through the inductor on and off


[[File:Solenoid.jpg]]




If the solenoid requires a large DC voltage, say 12V then you can connect the 12V directly to the top of the solenoid as shown above rather than using VCC or VDD. The transistor / FET will protect the micro from the large Voltage.


==Downloadable macro reference==


===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>TurnOn</tt></u></span>===
Activate the solenoid


'''Parameters'''


:''This macro has no parameters''




'''Return value'''


:''This call does not return a value''




===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>SetState</tt></u></span>===
''No detailed description exists yet for this component''
Trun the solenoid on or off using a boolean value.


'''Parameters'''
==Examples==


:[[Variable Types|BOOL]] ''State''
::The new state for the solenoid to take.




'''Return value'''


:''This call does not return a value''




===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>TurnOff</tt></u></span>===
De-activate the solenoid


'''Parameters'''


:''This macro has no parameters''




'''Return value'''


:''This call does not return a value''






==Simulation macro reference==


===<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><tt>SetTarget</tt></u></span>===
''<span style="color:red;">No additional examples</span>''
Choose an extermal object to move along with the solenoid's actuator


'''Parameters'''


:[[Variable Types|HANDLE]] ''Object''
::An object to be moved by the solenoid




'''Return value'''


:''This call does not return a value''








==Property reference==
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Pin</u></span>


This property is of type ''Single digital pin'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''pin''.


Chip pin to connect the solenoid circuit to.
==Macro reference==


NB) Solenoid cannot be moved unless there is a valid connection.
===SetState===
{| class="mtx-class-macrotable wikitable"
|-
| width="10%" align="center" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
| width="90%" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | '''SetState'''
|-
| colspan="2" | Trun the solenoid on or off using a boolean value.&nbsp;
|-
|-
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-bool-icon.png]] - BOOL
| width="90%" | State
|-
| colspan="2" | The new state for the solenoid to take.&nbsp;
|-
| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
|}


<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Moving part</u></span>


This property is of type ''Panel object'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''int_target''.
===SetTarget===
{| class="mtx-class-macrotable wikitable"
|-
| width="10%" align="center" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
| width="90%" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | '''SetTarget'''
|-
| colspan="2" | Choose an extermal object to move along with the solenoid's actuator&nbsp;
|-
|-
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-h32-icon.png]] - HANDLE
| width="90%" | Object
|-
| colspan="2" | An object to be moved by the solenoid&nbsp;
|-
| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
|}


A panel object to be moved back and forth when the solenoid is activated.


<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Pivot object</u></span>
===TurnOff===
{| class="mtx-class-macrotable wikitable"
|-
| width="10%" align="center" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
| width="90%" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | '''TurnOff'''
|-
| colspan="2" | De-activate the solenoid&nbsp;
|-
|-
| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
|}


This property is of type ''Panel object'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''pivot''.


A position to rotate around when the solenoid type is set to 'Rotate'
===TurnOn===
{| class="mtx-class-macrotable wikitable"
|-
| width="10%" align="center" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | [[File:Fc9-comp-macro.png]]
| width="90%" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | '''TurnOn'''
|-
| colspan="2" | Activate the solenoid&nbsp;
|-
|-
| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
| width="90%" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | ''Return''
|}


Not required for linear solenoids.


<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Type</u></span>
==Property reference==


This property is of type ''Fixed list of ints'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''movetype''.
{| class="mtx-class-macrotable wikitable"
 
|-
The type of motion of the solenoid actuator.
| width="10%" align="center" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | [[File:Fc9-prop-icon.png]]
 
| width="90%" class="mtx-class-macrohead" | '''Properties'''  
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Axis</u></span>
|-
 
|-
This property is of type ''Fixed list of ints'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''axis''.
| width="10%" align="center" class="mtx-class-propfolder" | [[File:Fc9-conn-icon.png]]
 
| width="90%" class="mtx-class-propfolder" | Connection
For linear solenoids, the axis along which the actuator will move.
|-
 
|-
For rotary solenoids, the axis around which it will rotate.
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-5-icon.png]]
 
| width="90%" | Pin
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Distance</u></span>
|-
 
| colspan="2" | Chip pin to connect the solenoid circuit to. NB) Solenoid cannot be moved unless there is a valid connection.&nbsp;
This property is of type ''Floating point'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''move''.
|-
 
| width="10%" align="center" class="mtx-class-propfolder" | [[File:Fc9-conn-icon.png]]
For linear solenoids, the distance between the 'off'' and 'on' states in model units.
| width="90%" class="mtx-class-propfolder" | Simulation
 
|-
For rotary solenoids, the rotation in degrees.
|-
 
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-17-icon.png]]
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>Time (ms)</u></span>
| width="90%" | Moving part
 
|-
This property is of type ''Unsigned integer'' and can be referenced with the variable name ''animate_time''.
| colspan="2" | A panel object to be moved back and forth when the solenoid is activated.&nbsp;
 
|-
The time taken for the solenoid to move between the on and off positions.
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-17-icon.png]]
 
| width="90%" | Pivot object
Used only for the purpose of System Panel animations on screen.
|-
| colspan="2" | A position to rotate around when the solenoid type is set to 'Rotate' Not required for linear solenoids.&nbsp;
|-
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-16-icon.png]]
| width="90%" | Type
|-
| colspan="2" | The type of motion of the solenoid actuator.&nbsp;
|-
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-16-icon.png]]
| width="90%" | Axis
|-
| colspan="2" | For linear solenoids, the axis along which the actuator will move. For rotary solenoids, the axis around which it will rotate.&nbsp;
|-
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-15-icon.png]]
| width="90%" | Distance
|-
| colspan="2" | For linear solenoids, the distance between the 'off'' and 'on' states in model units. For rotary solenoids, the rotation in degrees.&nbsp;
|-
| width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-21-icon.png]]
| width="90%" | Time (ms)
|-
| colspan="2" | The time taken for the solenoid to move between the on and off positions. Used only for the purpose of System Panel animations on screen.&nbsp;
|}

Latest revision as of 14:37, 13 July 2026

Author Matrix Ltd
Version 1.1
Category Mechatronics


Solenoid Template component

Base component for constructing solenoids. These take a single input pin and move an actuator between two positions depending on the pin state.

Component Source Code

Please click here to download the component source project: FC_Comp_Source_solenoid_base.fcfx

Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): FC_Comp_Source_solenoid_base.fcfx

Detailed description

No detailed description exists yet for this component

Examples

No additional examples






Macro reference

SetState

SetState
Trun the solenoid on or off using a boolean value. 
- BOOL State
The new state for the solenoid to take. 
- VOID Return


SetTarget

SetTarget
Choose an extermal object to move along with the solenoid's actuator 
- HANDLE Object
An object to be moved by the solenoid 
- VOID Return


TurnOff

TurnOff
De-activate the solenoid 
- VOID Return


TurnOn

TurnOn
Activate the solenoid 
- VOID Return


Property reference

Properties
Connection
Pin
Chip pin to connect the solenoid circuit to. NB) Solenoid cannot be moved unless there is a valid connection. 
Simulation
Moving part
A panel object to be moved back and forth when the solenoid is activated. 
Pivot object
A position to rotate around when the solenoid type is set to 'Rotate' Not required for linear solenoids. 
Type
The type of motion of the solenoid actuator. 
Axis
For linear solenoids, the axis along which the actuator will move. For rotary solenoids, the axis around which it will rotate. 
Distance
For linear solenoids, the distance between the 'off and 'on' states in model units. For rotary solenoids, the rotation in degrees. 
Time (ms)
The time taken for the solenoid to move between the on and off positions. Used only for the purpose of System Panel animations on screen. 
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