Solenoid actuator help!

Hi Arduino'ers,
Thanks for taking time to read this. I am trying to run two solenoid actuators from arduino using this tutorial

My question is to run two solenoid actuators do I need two of every part ie. two breadboards, transistors etc..
I'm new to this all advice would be helpful :slight_smile:

Added note: the solenoid actuators will have two different jobs ie. working at different time intervals.

Two of everything, but only one breadboard (if it is big enough like the one in the picture) and one arduino.

Thanks for the reply! So if I want them to run at different times do I just route te second solenoid to different pins on the arduino?

Bitoman:
Thanks for the reply! So if I want them to run at different times do I just route te second solenoid to different pins on the arduino?

Correct, and then the software program you write for the board (called a sketch) will tell which solenoid when and for how long to be turned on.

Thanks for clearing that up!