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DIY Actuator from an Existing one with AASD-15

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by iamcanadian2, Dec 4, 2020.

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  1. iamcanadian2

    iamcanadian2 Member

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    Attached Video of how I converted a 12 volt 8" linear actuator to work with Thanos AASD-15 Motion controller .
    This works so well I had to do a video . I will do another with more details of my Simulator and parts used.



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  2. Thanos

    Thanos Building the Future one AC Servo at a time... or 6

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    Very good! Perhaps you can add some extra lubricant for the noise...
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    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    Who makes the actuator ?

    What ia the speed in mm/s ?
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    speed is 55 mm per sec. 2 : 1 gear ratio 5 mm per rotation of screw.
    not the fastest but for flight it is very good. I only use 180 mm of the travel in AASD-15 and in the Bff software I have 80% set of travel. Just Setting up for NLC with Simtools!!
    The make of Actuators from servo city are made in Taiwan , Servo city is $400USD . but the ones i have in the link from Ali express are the same dimensions just without the pots. which you dont need.
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    iamcanadian2 Member

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    A silicon Grease? I dont want to ruin the belt? they are pretty quiet I am happy with them so far!
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