K8055 firing a solenoid

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I would like to activate a solenoid (30ohm, 6vdc, 1.2W) from the analog output.

I have very little knowledge of electronics, being rather on the processing side. I tried to activate the solenoid directly from the output port, but there is probably not enough power. In fact, it does not light a flashlight lightbulb either. I did check that 5V were present on the output port.

I guess that a relay is needed which the analog output can activate. Can anyone specify what type of relay would work there?

Thanks.

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Well, the relay would need to be able to be activated by the board. Any miniature relay should do, say from Maplins etc…
Try this link:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=37494
The ‘1A DPDT 5Vdc N05AW £1.91’ sounds the best.