Originally Posted by FunkMasterBob

So from the results of the test, (three posts back), do you think my transistor is messed up, or did I do something wrong?

OK,
Read the post results.

Look at this image and measure the points marked and post what you find.


BTW: for info only every post has its own serial number.. on the righthandside.

Originally Posted by FunkMasterBob

Thanks for the help.

Due to a reduced amount of supplies and a desire to stop ruining more equipment, I just gave up on the optocoupler method for this portion and switched to a TIP 120 power transistor. Probably not the best method, but its sufficent. Thanks for your help.

Your welcome , good luck with your projects.