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Hydraulic Actuators ?

Discussion in 'Motor actuators and drivers' started by Gadget999, Nov 8, 2017.

  1. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    I have not seen any DIY rigs with Hydraulics

    is there a reason for this ?

    i have 6 Hydraulic actuators with linear potentiometers - they came off a flight simulator :)

    can i use simtools/SMC to activate them ?

    I am assuming the hydraulic actuators can be driven at different rates like a motor
    or are they switched digitally on and off up / down ?

    anyone got any hydraulic experience
    Gadget999, Nov 8, 2017
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    Hydraulics adds a level of complication and mess not normally found in DIY Sims. To use hydraulic actuators will require a powerpack and possibly a small accumulator. Each actuator will require it's own valve and depending on what you're planning it might be tidier to mount all these to a small manifold.
    If hydraulics is your area of expertise then I'm sure there's nothing stopping it from being used. But for most folk a low voltage 12V or 24V is a far simpler option.
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    I found wery interesting pneumatic project on Youtube.
    I think pneumatic & hudraulic have much common in the construction.

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    ruba, Dec 20, 2017
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    Ashraf, May 30, 2018
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