Controlling a servo using the input form a non-invasive current sensor

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I am new to Arduino and was wondering if anyone would be able to help. I would like to use an arduino circuit to control some servo motors and/or relays using a non-invasive current sensor.

Here are the details, put a current sensor on the A/C line of a power tool, when the power is turned on the current sensor sends the signal to the arduino which inturn activates a servo or a relay to activate another power tool.

I am sure this is possible, any help would be really appreciated

Fpwest26

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What you describe sounds quite feasible

What type of current sensor do you have in mind ?

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Hi,
Welcome to the forum.

Please read the first post in any forum entitled how to use this forum.
http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php/topic,148850.0.html .

If this is all you need to do, why not just use a relay.
Turning the first power tool ON, turns the relay ON, which turn the second power tool ON.

Can you tell us your electronics, programming, arduino, hardware experience?

Thanks.. Tom... :slight_smile:

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This kind of arrangement is often used for dust collection systems in workshops.
(this might help your googling efforts)