How to make solenoids move 1000 milliseconds after buttons is pressed.

[JacksonS.]

I've been trying to search the web for code that demonstrates timing solenoids and i have not been able to find one. if anyone could send me an example that would help a lot!

[mjshafer93]

If you're using the Command Control Template, use a delay (in a sequence structure, or state machine, etc. couple options), if using the basic template it might look something like this (I'll use the Memory Library from https://www.frclabviewtutorials.com/tutorials/memory-library/, but you can also achieve each of the pieces using feedback nodes like on Team358's site).

[mjshafer93]

oops, forgot to subtract from current time to convert to elapsed time:

[MarkBalla]

To give you a usable solution can you clarify a few things.

Is the process Press-Release-Wait-Activate Solenoid OR

Is the process Press-Hold for Wait Time-Activate Solenoid OR
Something else.

Is the Solenoid a type single or a double coil?

How do you shut the solenoid off or move it to the original position?

[JacksonS.]

the process is press-release-wait. the solenoid is a double solenoid. and once the button is false the solenoid is off.

[aeastet]

So are you looking for the button press to hold the solenoid on for 1 sec then turn off?