Questions tagged [actuator]
An actuator is a device for converting energy into motion. They may be pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or mechanical.
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Is my 2 relay h-bridge safe?
I am trying to control a linear actuator using a cheap remote controlled 2 channel relay (it controls a gate for my workshop dust collector). I'm think it's as simple as connecting each relay the same ...
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Long Stroke Solenoid Actuator
I'm wondering if it's possible to create a solenoid actuator that would be very powerful, and fast enough to keep up with a human's movements, and also relatively long (roughly 7 inches).
I found ...
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opening a door from a raspberry pi [closed]
I'm creating a cheap room escape in a box. The housing box has hidden doors and the Raspberry Pi inside should be able to open them at will.
I've seen people using servos to open the thing, ...
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Weak and Cheap Linear Actuator? [closed]
I have a tiny tube that sprays lubricant but I need it to move between some holes in a line. The total distance is only 10 inches.
So imagine the holes like this:
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Fast, long linear motion (about 60 cm/ 23 inches) [closed]
I'm currently researching a way to build a punch imitation (for boxing training) and for this i need a simple, fast (if it can be configurable great) and long linear motion which can handle a ...
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How to drive a linear actuator in both directions
I would like to drive in both directions my linear actuator (12VDC, 13A max).
My electronic board outputs two signals (obviously, I also have GND signal):
Forward: +12VDC (2A max)
Backward: +12VDC (...
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How can I find a transistor that can drive a 2A actuator with 2.5kHz PWM?
I am looking for a transistor that drives an actuator, and the actuator requires 2A and 2.5 kHz PWM. I am using Arduino to generate the PWM to gate the transistor and then the transistor controls the ...
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Using Linear Actuator as 'Coilgun'
If One were to have a Linear Actuator like shown below, could you efficiently use that coil as an accelerator for said Coil gun or Magnetic Linear Accelerator.
I use the picture above as it is out of ...
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Small, two-way linear actuator
I'm looking for a certain component - not a concrete shopping recommendation, but rather if this kind of device exists and what it is called.
I need a little actuator that has the following ...
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Linear actuator - Wiring and control
I have to use a linear actuator in my project and according to my need and availability I found this Linear actuator MEGAMAT2. This requires 24 V supply.
But I am unable to understand the pin ...
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VFD or gearbox for Linear Actuator?
I'm designing a linear actuator for a particular application, and the electric motor I'll be using will be a 1/8 HP three-phase motor. I need to decrease rotation of the motor, and my first idea was ...
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Switching between +9V and -9V (using 5V logic)
I got some linear actuators today and found out that when I give them +9V they extend and -9V makes them contract. This is easy enough to test by hand, simply by wiring the actuator up to the battery ...
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How to choose electric motor for a linear actuator?
First of all, I'm an undergrad student of Mechanical Engineering, and I'm working on a project where the main component is a type of linear actuator which I'm going to design. I will use a roller ...
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Should I use a permanent magnet inside a solenoid for an electromagnet shuttle?
I'd like to make some kind of actuator/vibrator but much stronger. I thought of using a static, tubular solenoid, driven with AC current. Inside it would be a mobile permanent magnet cylinder (...
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how can i build a cheap linear actuator [closed]
I need a linear actuator for my IOT project but how do i make one and how do i use python to control it? i saw videos of people making it with glue sticks and servos but i don't think it will be ...
