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I need some input on a design I'm working on. I need to do the following with the least amount of components, as space is an issue:

I have 3 input pins A, B and C. Two output pins 1 and 2.
And I need to achieve these three combinations:
A to 1 and B to 2
C to 1 and B to 2
A to 1 and C to 2

It needs to be controlled by an Arduino. I have been looking at NPN and PNP transistors, but it will require to many conponents.

Any thoughts?

[Reply #1 on:]

So you want the outputs to mimic the inputs under those three sets of  conditions?
Example

Code:

switch (ABCselect){
Case 1:
digitalWrite (output1, digitalRead(inputA));
digitalWrite (output2, digitalRead(inputB));
break;
Case 2:
digitalWrite (output1, digitalRead(inputC));
digitalWrite (output2, digitalRead(inputB));
break;
Case 3:
digitalWrite (output1, digitalRead(inputA));
digitalWrite (output2, digitalRead(inputC));
break;
}

Or you need to have outputs = inputs as analog signals?
Your question needs to be more clear.

[Reply #2 on:]

Your question needs to be more clear.

Yes. I just thought of that. Imagine a DPDT relay. I need something like it but a Double Pole Triple Throw instead. A, B and C is 16v, 10v and Ground. I need it routed to the outputs, 1 and 2, using the Arduino to do the controlling.

Better? Otherwise, I think I can draw it.. Not sure, though...

[Reply #3 on:]

You can use transmission gates like the 4066, they will work with digital or analogue but as Crossroads says, need more info.

Voltage levels.
Current levels.
Analogue/digital.
Speed of signals.
Speed of changing from one setup to another.

and probably some other stuff I haven't thought of.

EDIT: Crossed there, you need 4 SPST relays.

A only ever goes to 1 (SPST)
B only ever goes to 2 (SPST)
C can go to either   (2 x SPST)

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Rob

[Reply #4 on:]

Another question, how important is it that another combination is NOT selected?

You can control the relays with 4 Arduino outputs but if it's a big problem say for A to be connected to 2 then I may add some logic because it's easy to stuff up the programming.

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Rob

[Reply #5 on:]

4 Simple 5V/low coil current relays could be controlled by arduino outputs like this:
Be sure to have software open relays before closing others.

[Reply #6 on:]

I already thought of the solution with four relays (or even two DPDT), but I have space issues - But perhaps, some of you can find some small relays?

[Reply #7 on:]

You could use solid state relays (like the CPC1014N), they come in a 4x4mm package but only 400mA capacity.

That's why I asked the questions above.

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Rob

[Reply #8 on:]

Is SUBMiniature small enough for you?
http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=18474+RL
Takes up the space of a 16 pin DIP

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http://www.components.omron.com/components/web/pdflib.nsf/0/51A3390695AC774885257201007DD58D/$file/G6L_0310.pdf
Found these at Digikey, even smaller.
Search for relay, Signal, filter your way down: in stock, thru hole, non-latching, 4.5V coil
Lot of options.