PCB question

RE: PCB question

am_fm_radio — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 03:56:40 GMT

Allelectronics.com

They have remote control keychain transmitters and receivers. They also have power door lock solenoids that can push-pull 2 pounds. use a gel cell for 12 volt power and you can even buy a solar panel from them to charge the gel cell....oh yes you do not need a computer or controller to do what you want. Just push the button 2-3 seconds.

RE: PCB question

michaelwylie — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 05:05:54 GMT

I think it's definitely reasonable. The battery will likely be bigger than the board. Unless you wanted to do it yourself, I would make a post titled something like "Looking to solicit a PCB and circuit design". The rates you get quoted will vary a lot, but this type of project could be done by a hobbyist at a reduced rate.

RE: PCB question

michaelwylie — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:47:01 GMT

Definitely sounds reasonable. You'd have to solicit someone to design it for you, or you could do it yourself if you felt comfortable. Probably a wireless module, microcontroller, and a solenoid driver. Someone here could likely do it. There may even be commercial solutions already available.