6" linear movement
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Los Angeles Ca
6" linear movement
Hey guys,
need some help here. I need to automate a (light weight) panel to move about 6" back and forth. I'm guessing my best choice would be to get a linear actuator, but at $100 it's kind of a steep investment. What other options do i have for reliable repeatable automations?
I was thinking lead screws but by the time i get everything i need it's going to be close to the linear actuator's cost but not be as sturdy.
then i thought about getting smooth gliding track and a motor/wheel assembly with electronic switches at the beginning and end of travel.
any ideas? thoughts? suggestions?
thanks
scott
need some help here. I need to automate a (light weight) panel to move about 6" back and forth. I'm guessing my best choice would be to get a linear actuator, but at $100 it's kind of a steep investment. What other options do i have for reliable repeatable automations?
I was thinking lead screws but by the time i get everything i need it's going to be close to the linear actuator's cost but not be as sturdy.
then i thought about getting smooth gliding track and a motor/wheel assembly with electronic switches at the beginning and end of travel.
any ideas? thoughts? suggestions?
thanks
scott
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Gilbert AZ
It depends on what you are trying to accomplish and how. It could be done with just a simple dc motor, limit switches, a shaft and a couple of linear bearings.
But again it depends on what you are trying to move, how smoothly and accuratly, and the space and power requirements.
But again it depends on what you are trying to move, how smoothly and accuratly, and the space and power requirements.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,572
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From: Los Angeles Ca
thanks, thats the first place i look for product info, then i go and find stuff a lot cheaper else where :-) but i think the scanner mechanism will do exactly what i want with little modification.
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Hope this helps!!
Hope this helps!!