[SML] Sequential triggering of solenoids with one input

[Sean McCarthy]

I'm confused....  wouldn't just using a 12v relay pack work?

https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Controller-Switch-Dimmer-Equipmet/dp/B0111QP790/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1GPWYS6T7UJI0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TZIVv4R2RxxVcU1M3wu3NUmFxy_5fMnM6i6rNbtqnpFJnsYCQmaIr0xRQ4VYecab2tUi-ifv49C18k67WSCfZHwDk7fxoPHw_vxGvPgwmGUOHyh7COrlZ6fm3dCEpQ_Vzpg2oEbpS2hCUioGN2Z-C7wDaGsDl1aAUTfvW-5mOqhs60F_Mag98Yp9jDHeR4HAa0ssWE7Lf_jMKn2YDFawlLL_MtliNFoBK792yFS_A9Kd4euLH5ae4H0vgOO29dqRsPyKdMeWvaiViXS7YFuW5AVskQxkkQRydPIJ3CVxypY.mRWY4uyzIGEHxN5uYYp_hxy7xnnj-CJ1c6YZnKqhpBA&dib_tag=se&keywords=12v+dmx+relay&qid=1751406276&sprefix=12v+dmx+relay%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-5



On Tue, Jul 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM Joe via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> >Sean McCarthy via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> >Is the problem a limitation of available DMX addresses on the console?
>
> Rather, it is the availability of dimmers themselves... we've transitioned
> away from them.  Though, I could just purchase two 4-channel portable
> dimmer packs plus 6 120v relays that would apply the 12v power supply.
> Though, I was hoping to make the device cordless, and using a 120v dimmer
> pack would not be viable.
>
> I wonder if I could hack one of the cheap LED wash lights that are battery
> power.  If they were RGBW+UV then internally they will supply 6 channels of
> control.  I doubt I should use that directly to power the solenoids, which
> would need 12v at 0.5 amps.  So I should perhaps use an intermediary
> relay... a solid state one?
>
> The idea of using extra dimmer packs is getting more attractive.
>
> -Joe
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