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I need a part but dont know wtf its called...
I need something like a relay that has 2 positions...
when circuit #1 is connected the switch will be to position #1 even after its disconnected. when #2 is connected it will switch and stay same as before...any idea where i could aquire this device? and wtf it is called? |
or how to build one?
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sounds like a latching relay
also a bistable flip flop circuit |
I think flat5 is right on both accounts. If you're dealing with high-current, 12V-ish signals, then you want a latching relay circuit. If you're dealing with digital stuff (CMOS, TTL logic, etc) then you want a bistable flip flop circuit.
Here's a latching relay circuit I whipped up...this is probably what you're looking for: <a href="http://www.djskaven.com/~skaven/yatta/latching.jpg"><img src="http://www.djskaven.com/~skaven/yatta/latching_t.jpg"></a> Clicky for bigness |
Note that my circuit assumes that you always have power. If you were in "circuit #2" mode and power to the coil was lost, the system switches back to "circuit #1". If you're looking for something that switches permanently even after power loss...I'm sure there's something out there that does that, but I can't think of one off the top of my head. I can imagine how to construct one out of a flap of steel and a couple electromagnets though...
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Yes Skaven, I too had the impression that some latching relays are mechanically bi-stable.
Maybe have a magnet and and two electro-magnets? or a 2 spring system? Or your bent metal idea. Perhaps I'm dreaming :-) |
Latching Relay did the trick, Thanks guys :)
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