Where to Find Small, Battery-Operated Air Valves for Arduino?

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on finding small, battery-operated air valves compatible with the Arduino platform, specifically for applications requiring low pressure handling (<2 bar). Users suggest that standard solenoid valves can fulfill this requirement. The activation process involves sending a high voltage signal to the valve for a brief duration, as illustrated in a sample Arduino code snippet. The emphasis is on simplicity and accessibility for hobbyists and developers.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of Arduino programming
  • Familiarity with solenoid valve specifications
  • Knowledge of low-pressure systems (<2 bar)
  • Experience with electronic circuit connections
NEXT STEPS
  • Research specific models of solenoid valves suitable for Arduino
  • Explore Arduino libraries for controlling solenoid valves
  • Learn about low-pressure pneumatic systems
  • Investigate battery options for powering Arduino projects
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Hobbyists, makers, and engineers looking to integrate small, battery-operated air valves with Arduino for low-pressure applications.

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Hi guys, I am looking for a small and light air valve that can be activated by the arduino platform and can run on batteries. Once the valve gets the “go”signal it needs to switch (speed doesn’t matter) from a closed to an open position. The pressure to handle is low, i.e. <2 bar. It only needs to open once.
Any suggestions where I can find valves like this? Thanks for your help.
Alexa
 
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any old solenoid valve should do the trick.

if(condition)
{pin 1 voltage = high;
wait 500 milliseconds;
pin 1 voltage = low;
}

or something like that, I'm not that familiar with arduino platform
 

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