Small Push-Pull Solenoid - 12VDC

Captive-armature spring-return push-pull solenoid, 30mm body, rated up to 12V DC. Energizing moves the slug; removing power springs it back. Includes mounting tabs; requires a transistor and flyback diode for microcontroller control.

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified

Coil lead 1
One solenoid coil lead for the 12VDC push-pull solenoid coil.
Type · PowerVoltage · 12VDC actuation per Adafruit product page; technical details list DC coil resistance.
Coil lead 2
Other solenoid coil lead; energise across the two leads to actuate the push-pull solenoid.
Type · PowerVoltage · 12VDC actuation per Adafruit product page; technical details list DC coil resistance.

Pin	Type	Function	Voltage
Coil lead 1	Power	One solenoid coil lead for the 12VDC push-pull solenoid coil.	12VDC actuation per Adafruit product page; technical details list DC coil resistance.
Coil lead 2	Power	Other solenoid coil lead; energise across the two leads to actuate the push-pull solenoid.	12VDC actuation per Adafruit product page; technical details list DC coil resistance.

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified

Pin details

2 connections

Coil lead 1
One solenoid coil lead for the 12VDC push-pull solenoid coil.
PowerVoltage · 12VDC actuation per Adafruit product page; technical details list DC coil resistance.
Coil lead 2
Other solenoid coil lead; energise across the two leads to actuate the push-pull solenoid.
PowerVoltage · 12VDC actuation per Adafruit product page; technical details list DC coil resistance.

Start wiring

5 V · 12 V · Wired

Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.

Module pins: Coil lead 1, Coil lead 2. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.

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