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Actuator Question

Discussion in 'Motor actuators and drivers' started by NVMax, Jan 17, 2016.

  1. NVMax

    NVMax New Member

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    Hello All,
    I am new to this forum, I am a big fan of online racing (wish I had more time for it...) and was toying with the idea of building a compact 2dof seat as I have limited space. I found the following actuators at a local shop and was wondering if thew would be a usable item for the build.

    Stroke Length6 in.
    Gear Ratio40:1
    Load Capacity270 lb
    Static Load Capacity350 lb
    Speed at No Load.20 in./sec
    Speed at Max. Load.08 in./sec
    Current Draw at Max. Load4.6 A
    Duty Cycle25%
    Operating Temperature Range-26°C to 65°C (-14.8°F to 149°F)
    Pinhole Diameter1/4 in.
    Retracted Length (pin to pin)10.12 in.
    End Stop Limit SwitchesYes
    Recommended Fuse Size5 A
    IP RatingThis actuator has an IP65 rating. This makes it totally protected against any dust ingression so it can be used in any type of dusty conditions. It is also protected from low pressure water spray so it can be used in the rain and wet environments.
    Let me know what you guys think and any suggestions would be great.

    Thanks,
    Max.
    NVMax, Jan 17, 2016
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  2. speedy

    speedy Well-Known Member

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, AC motor, Arduino, Motion platform
    So promising so far ... But what about the other electrical specs. like operating voltage and interfacing ?
    speedy, Jan 18, 2016
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  3. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Speed at Max. Load .08 in./sec which equals 2.032mm/s. That really is too slow for good motion, see here for some details: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/speed-needed-for-good-motion.218/

    Even unloaded .20 in./sec is only 5.08mm/s.
    noorbeast, Jan 18, 2016
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  4. NVMax

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    Hey Guys.
    @speedy, it operates at 12v, not sure what you mean by interfacing?

    @noorbeast, Thats what I thought... Thanks for the link.

    Thanks for the replies guys!

    Max.
    NVMax, Jan 18, 2016
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