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Good people of stack. I am a programmer, but new to building my own electronics. I need to switch (3) 12v solenoid valves from the Arduino Micro. I see lots of chatter online, much that confused me greatly.

The valve takes 12v \ 0.3A to close, not sure what inrush there maybe. I don't mind closing on the positive or negative side. Can someone give me a legible sketch of what would be required.

This is the valve being used.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ You can't drive it directly from the Arduino, you'll need a relay shield, after that it should be pretty simple \$\endgroup\$
    – Ron Beyer
    Commented Feb 11, 2019 at 4:33
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    \$\begingroup\$ there is a lot of example code and example circuits about how to drive solenoids and dc motors \$\endgroup\$
    – jsotola
    Commented Feb 11, 2019 at 6:48

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Use this circuit to control a solenoid valve: enter image description here

You can use AO3400A as N-channel MOSFET, if you are OK with SOT-23 package. Or use IRLZ44N, which is many times more than enough for your load.

Make sure you use flywheel diode D1, it is to protect MOSFET. I think 1N4148 would be enough.

Connect Arduino's ground (negative of voltage source) with the GND shown in circuit.

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