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Re: our solenoids are not working.

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Originally Posted by Thundrio View Post
we are using a double solenoid to control our claw, and it isnt working. i believe i have programmed it correctly but i wanted someone to double check.

here is my code. when i press button 5 it should extend the claw, and when i hit button 4 it should retract the claw. although nothing actuates, when i hit a button the corresponding side of the solenoid lights up.

thanks for help.

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have you tried to manually activate the valves?
Do you see any indicator lights on either side?
Do you hear any clicking when you try and activate the valve?
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