Creating a Wireless Mechanical Push Button

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Hi there everyone. I'm looking into projects I want to use my Arduino for and I've been thinking of creating a push button mechanism that I can control using a wireless button or remote.

The idea would be once activated the mechanism would go down onto a button and push it in to activate the electronic. Just like how one would push a button down on a keyboard to type out a letter.

I'm not sure what components I would need though to start this project and I was wondering if anyone knew any similar projects or would know where I could find some components to start building a rough draft?

Thank you for your help

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Which force or torque will be required to press the button? Which way or angle?

You may use e.g. a servo, a solenoid or a linear actuator. Almost quite big items compared to a button shape.

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IF your project is just to create what you described, NO Arduino is needed. Remotely controlled relays are readily available on EBAY.

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I'm thinking a motor for the force. It would be straight up and down

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Do you have a link to something like that?

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I do, I used two of these: devices on a project for a friend. The receiver has a relay output rated for 1 amp.

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What could I use to have the up/down motion to push in the button?

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Obviously, something that moves. A solenoid, a servo with an arm or a DC motor with a cam.

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So we are back now to my #2 response :slight_smile:

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Apparently the OP has never thought of using a relay in place of his switch.

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Hello heroice18
You can use a servo to do so.
Have a nice day and enjoy coding in C++.

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So it were interesting to learn why not!

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