# False triggering with Automat **URL:** \ **Category:** FAQ / Support\ **Tags:** hardware\ **Created:** [April 10, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/false-triggering-with-automat/419 "2020-04-10T20:11:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
**Author:** ![VincentP](https://forum.dadamachines.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@VincentP](https://forum.dadamachines.com/u/VincentP)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/false-triggering-with-automat/419/5 "2020-04-20T16:25:57Z")
First, thanks for your quick reply, Johannes. Second: I think it is my problem. The problem seems to be the plastic screw-on shield on the cable connectors going to the solenoids. As Johannes noted, everything in my setup besides the automat is DIY. I used 20 gage solid core copper wire, which is stiff, it does not drape easily. These connectors are soldered to the copper wire and use a thread on plastic insulating cover. (Picture attached) ![image](https://forum.dadamachines.com/uploads/default/original/1X/7aaf2be714760446894e6f5b1c97435257b90ceb.jpeg) When the plastic sleeve is screwed on tight, it apparently keeps the connector from seating properly in the automat, and the false triggers happen. If I loosen the sleeve, which lets the connector sit deeper in the automat, I don’t see the triggering problem. I will try reshaping the plastic to see if that works. Eliminating them entirely is a bad idea, but there may be some other option. There are more expensive, and bulkier, solder-less screw type connectors that have a longer metal barrel and do not seem to have the same problem. For the record: I am using a 9v 1a power supply. I was using 5v solenoids, because that is what I had on hand. The recent attempt was with 12v solenoids, but still using the 9v 1a power supply. Thanks, Vincent --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.dadamachines.com/t/false-triggering-with-automat/419)._