DIY foot lifter solenoid

[realt@lk]

I recently bought a used sewing machine and it came with an electric foot lifter solenoid. The thing was not even plugged in and it did not work. The motor did not have a place to plug it in. I have since sold the machine but I kept the solenoid. Mye questions are:

Can I use it on a basic flatbed machine with a basic servo motor or one with a positioner?
Can I just add a 24-volt or 30-volt power supply and a knee switch?
Do I need a special high-end motor for this to work? Or can I just make it work myself?
What parts did you use?

To anyone who has ever done this, any help will be appreciated!

 

[Proto_Omega]

I rigged one up on an old flatbed with a servo that didn't have a port. Used a 24V power brick from Amazon and a momentary switch wired in. Not pretty, but it worked. Just make sure the solenoid matches the voltage and doesn't overheat if it's held open too long.

 

[HandyDanny]

I recently bought a used sewing machine and it came with an electric foot lifter solenoid. The thing was not even plugged in and it did not work. The motor did not have a place to plug it in. I have since sold the machine but I kept the solenoid. Mye questions are:

Can I use it on a basic flatbed machine with a basic servo motor or one with a positioner?
Can I just add a 24-volt or 30-volt power supply and a knee switch?
Do I need a special high-end motor for this to work? Or can I just make it work myself?
What parts did you use?

To anyone who has ever done this, any help will be appreciated!

You can't just plug the solenoid into a basic servo motor. Even one with a positioner likely won't have the right electronics. But you can make it work with a separate power supply that matches the solenoid's voltage and a knee switch to act as a trigger! The motor isn't the issue too. It's the mechanical connection that's a real challenge. You'll need to figure out how to physically attach the solenoid to your machine's foot lifter, which will likely require some custom fabrication. Be sure your power supply and switch are rated to handle the solenoid's voltage and current for a safe setup!

 

[realt@lk]

It seems it is more complicated than I anticipated. Do you have a video tutorial on how to attach it?