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DIY actuator

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by Ashraf, Mar 21, 2016.

  1. Ashraf

    Ashraf Member

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    I'm trying to make a DIY actuator, It can be done practically from improvised materials ......
    - the only question to be resolved, is the position sensor, maybe 360*-encoder or multi-turn resistor..., or something else ?
    - what can advise the guru? maybe someone have ready solution?
    Thank you.
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    Ashraf, Mar 21, 2016
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  2. noorbeast

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    noorbeast, Mar 21, 2016
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  3. hooshang

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    hello @Ashraf
    as I remember you already have done this using Ultrasonic sensor as feedback
    with @prilad which I was very intrested
    why don't you continiue and develope that project?
    yours
    Hooshang
    hooshang, Mar 21, 2016
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  4. Ashraf

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    Hello @hooshang
    - I must say that you have a good memory :cheers

    The fact that the actuator is in the open space ... and while working there somebody can put any foreign objects (between Ultrasonic and reflector) during the operation, so I decided to install the internal sensor just for safety...

    regards, Ashraf
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    Ashraf, Mar 22, 2016
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  5. hooshang

    hooshang Active Member

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    hello @Ashraf
    did you see this.the commercial one, think for Playmotion:
    ultrasonic feedback1.jpg
    I don't know if anyone can help for way of using somthing like this
    seems works very smooth
    hooshang, Mar 25, 2016
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