Topic

solenoids

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   1 Driving DC motors, part 1/3: Flyback diodes (Kevin Lynch)

   Northwestern Robotics 4 people · 4 months · since Dec 2016

   A popular explanation of flyback diodes and why motors and solenoids need them, often given to Arduino users switching inductive loads.

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   2 Why Your Solenoid Needs a Diode - Collin’s Lab Notes #adafruit #collinslabnotes

   Adafruit Industries 3 people · 3 months · since Dec 2021

   Pointed to as an explanation of why solenoid coils need a protective diode, given to people driving solenoids from an Arduino or similar board.