NEED HELP ASAP

[Roxst4r]

So for a project I'm doing in college we are making a robot that goes through a course and picks up paper clips and drops them off using an electromagnet. I'm using an Arduino RedBoard and external power to power my magnet. I have two breadboards on my robot one to operate the motors for the wheels and the other I'm planning to use for my magnet. I have no idea how to wire or program the magnet to power off when I need to using the external power source (9v battery) and the RedBoard. All operations through the course is autonomous.

[slipstick]

So that sounds like you know how to do the motors and all the steering through the course. It's just the magnet that's a problem.

So show us the code you have so far that does all that good stuff. Then post details of your "electromagnet" so we know how to help.

Steve

[vinceherman]

Turning on and off power to an electromagnet is trivial.
Navigating a course autonomously is not.

What do you have working now?

You yelled in the title about needing help soon.  What is the timeframe of your assignment?

You mention a 9v battery for power.  If you are referring to a smoke detector battery, you will likely be disappointed in the very short run time.  Be prepared to consider a better battery.

[Roxst4r]

From what Steve said about me knowing how to run the motors I think I've figured out how to do what I need. Thank you Steve. I feel a little dumb for not realizing sooner bc the answer was so simple.