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    Using 1V phone vibration motor to trigger relay for 3.6V device

    Thank you! It appears that power is dc power but it turns on and off quickly when the phone rings in vibrate mode. This is a function of the software from what I can tell. My application will actually be a piece of software running on the phone, so I will be turning the power on and off as...
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    Using 1V phone vibration motor to trigger relay for 3.6V device

    Okay, this sounds do-able. I've attached a really cheesy drawing of what I believe that you're describing. Basically confirming that I need to tie the grounds of the two devices together, and treat the output of the collector as the "ground" for my motor being driven, and attach the motor...
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    Using 1V phone vibration motor to trigger relay for 3.6V device

    Okay, admittedly I am not that well versed in electronics. I can solder and follow directions well enough to put together some interesting hacks occasionally, but I'm really a greenie when it comes to certain aspects. I'm trying to find a reasonable way to accomplish turning on and off a...
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