Controlling a solenoid valve

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This is my first post here! I’m a complete newbie with respect to Arduino, but I want to use it for a project I’m doing.

As far as the setup goes, I’m connecting the Arduino to a solenoid valve, and I want to control the opening/closing with a program (which defines the frequency of the air going through the valve).

I want to hit a target frequency of around 1 or 2Hz (with respect to the opening/closing of the valve)

Will I be able to achieve this? I have a hobby Arduino kit, which uses an UNO board. I’m also using a valve manufactured by Numatics, the model is 051BA400M000061.

Thanks!

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Since the solenoid you wavnt to use has a 24V coil you’ll need a driver of some sort to interface between the Arduino and the solenoid. I’d also check into the lifetime of the vale. If you’re activating it 1-2 times/sec you may find it’ll wear out fairly quickly.