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Locker Prop Program

Started by TomS, July 18, 2008, 03:50:28 PM

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TomS

      This is only my 3rd post and I didn't mean to break any rules.     It seemed like an extension rather than a hijack to me.  I am Sorry.
I still have EFX-Tek products and a prop to put them in.   5 solenoid valves, a Prop1, AP-8, RC-4, PIR, and Crydom relays to go into a locker cabinet.   TomS

JonnyMac

July 18, 2008, 04:14:05 PM #1 Last Edit: July 18, 2008, 04:15:37 PM by JonnyMac
Your questions go into your threads, Tom -- the only time you should post in another thread is to provide an answer or information to original poster; no questions having to do with your own props.  Okay, I think we've beat this horse into the ground.

Now... what is it that you want to do with your locker?
Jon McPhalen
EFX-TEK Hollywood Office

TomS

     OK, I've got 4-12VDC solenoid valves that will open locker doors.   The PIR starts the sequence.  3 of the solenoids should cycle fairly quickly for a banging effect.   The 4th solenoid opens, the AP-8 plays, a 110VAC solenoid opens & closes very quickly,  then the 4th solenoid closes.
    It doesn't need to be random because it will only be seen once by most people.       TomS

JonnyMac

That should be easy -- what kind of timing are you looking for?  Do you know how long the sound is?  Do you want a wave effect on the doors?
Jon McPhalen
EFX-TEK Hollywood Office

TomS

A wave would be good.
The sound will be made to match the door opening once the timing is established.
The timing will have to be adjusted once the program is running and a PSI is set. 
Lets start with 1/2 sec. for #1-#3 solenoids.   2 sec open for #4.  1/2 sec. after #4 opens #5 should open for 1/4 sec and close and the AP-8 play. 
Then wait 6 sec. and check the PIR.   TomS