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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Electronic Number Lock - Digital Electronic Systems [closed]
I've been set a Uni assignment to design an electronic number lock using a Keypad, an Electronic Control Unit and an Electromechanical Locking Actuator. It's to be based on a 4-bit binary codeword.
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Electronic/electrical actuator that HOLDS its position if power is lost?
Is there any sort of electronic/electrical actuator that HOLDS its position if power is lost?
I am working on a project for a clutch actuator in an AWD system. One of the required tasks is to ...
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Using a solenoid to open a door
I'm trying to rig up my door to be unlockable using RFID and an Arduino. The problem is the actual mechanics of unlocking the door. There's a few limitations:
I can't actually unlock the door. It's ...
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Relay circuit for circulator pump and actuators
I need help designing/wiring a circuit for thermostatic relays, which control electrothermic actuators.
Basically I have 4 actuators and thermostatic relays, which pretty much is just a 12vDC JQX-...
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L298N Module Out 1 and Out 2 failure
I have an L298N motor controller module, rated at 5 amps. I'm using it to control two 12 volts linear actuators, and I'm using a current sensor per motor to learn when the motors have reached a high ...
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Solenoid Fail - No Force
I have designed and built a small solenoid and... it doesn't exert any force on the steel bolt I am using as a plunger. I could freely move the plunger back and forth without any resistance.
I am ...
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Help need controlling linear actuators on my car project
Looking for some electronics guru who can help with my car project. Personally, my skill level/experience is below novice.
I have an ISIS system controlling the car electronics, including two of ...
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Alternative to Linear Actuators or Linear Actuators with small load limit and 70cm movement [closed]
Are there any Alternative to Linear Actuators which are not as expensive ?
OR Linear Actuators with small load limit (about 20Kg) and 70cm movement ?
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Automating a Fluid Dispenser with an Arduino
I would like to automate a process which will require applying force to the plunger of a 5ml syringe to dispense fluid at about 10ul per second onto a 25 mm by 75mm surface and I am thinking of using ...
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Wireless DC Motor & Linear Actuator Control
These are the 2 items that I have:
24V 110RPM 1Amp DC Motor.
24V 100mm Linear Actuator.
First Question: To run the DC Motor I am thinking of getting this 24V 2A power supply in the hope that both of ...
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Control of electric actuators
I'm new to this forum and I am trying to find a solution to control three small electric linear actuators I have made for my RC controlled model aircraft, they have mini 6 volt geared brushed DC ...
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Dosage control through flow meter and valve
I am trying to make a drinks machine that when a button is pressed, a predetermined amount of liquid (not determined by time) is allowed through a solenoid or other valve, and measured by a flow meter....
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Ideas for precisely moving a small object in 2 dimensions?
We would like to precisely control the position of a small object in a X-Y plane. The object we are moving contains a LED diode and some optics.
The restrictions are:
The total area is 9mm x 6mm
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how to, best way to use a linear actuator vs gear system? [closed]
I am wondering what is the best and cheap option to use in a crane like system.
a linear actuator or a gear rig system with an engine.
the weight at the end could be up to 100 pounds.
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Finding a small, low-actuation pushbutton
I'm looking for a small kind of pushbutton that I'm not even sure exists.
I want it to have these properties:
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