Need power for a big weight

Hello all.
In these days i am trying to understand all the major topics of the matter of
moving platforms. I am very happy to the level i reached for now. Days ago i was in
the total dark but now (thanks to your help) i understand many important things about.

I am seriously looking for the SX3000 starting pack.
But there are some things that don't aim perfectly with my objective:the power and the maximum number of handled actuators.
The SX3000 handle up to 3 SNC5 actuators (12kgf). Sure is good but i am looking for a biggest power.
So, in the end of september there will be the SX4000. This is a big forward step because it can handle up to 4 SNC6 actuators (44kgf)

My questions:
1) I think the 44kfg is the maximum wheight supportable by the actuator, so, 44 kg right?
one Actuators 44kg*3 = 132 kg. Can this be ok if i think to build a 3actuators platform ?(as the image show to you)

2) The SX3000 (i think the SX4000 too) can handle ModBus RS485 standard actuators too.
Ok, So Firgelli actuators follow this standard? And if these Firgelli actuators are compatible with SX3/4000 device, are these actuators fastest as (so and so) the SNC6 actuators (example, the Firgelli 18 Stroke 200 lbs Force Linear Actuator [FA-240-S-12-18] )

In other words, can i find something like SX3/4000 (a very friendly starting kit) working with more powerful (and i hope fast) acutators?
What is the best way i have to follow if i would to build a platform as the one showed on the picture?

Thank you in advance.

If there would be such a starting kit, I'm pretty sure you would know about it.

I don't see any problems why you couldn't use other RS485 devices with the SX3000/SX4000, but IMO it wouldn't be very practical. You would need a stronger power supply for stronger actuators, possibly 2. You could use the USB-Serial converter that is in it, but everything else would need to be changed. Further more, other actuators might need a completely different plugin to operate, which is not available for you.

In other words, don't strip apart the Starter Kit, you won't be using much from it in the end.

You can put one larger spring under the whole seat, or smaller ones for each actuator to eliminate the force of gravity. If the springs are the right weight, the actuators only have to work when they move the platform. Even then you might run into trouble.

Hi Frakk, so you mean that with the appropriate springs i can use SNC6 (44kg) for a platform as the one I have shown? This is very simple but in last great!. Are there some example (pics, tutorials) from witch i can see the that?

And again, are Firgelli actuators RS485 standard?

I didn't say the SCN6s will work with a spring. It will greatly depend on the weight and how aggressive the motion profile is.

No tutorials I know of. Building motion platforms is a very new hobby.

I have no idea what a Firgelli actuator is. (I do, but why don't you look up the details yourself?)

AldoZ mate i found linear actuators pricy here in australia so i followed the line of the wiper motor then converted it to a 900kg Winch and Im 80kg and i can stand directlty on the moving arm plus simulators weight and it doesnt slow or produce heat, by spec the motor can lift 200kg vertically and pull 900kg horizonally will drawing 20amps, inturn used the Jrk12v12 Motor Controller to drive the winch in x-sim.

I think Firgelli actuators are too slow, if I remember corectly they move at 1/2 per sec.
SCN5 can go as fast as 400mm/sec (~15/sec)
sn4il

Not only are the Firgelli too slow, I've had conversations with engineers there. The consensus is that they are not designed for this duty cycle and after a short while, would sieze to internal heat build-up.

I bought 3 of these they only move 1 second but rig them up so it doubles the travel and 18 Volt? 60% duty cycle ,I asked.
http://www.servocity.com/html/1010_lbs_ ... ctuat.html

Hello eaorobbie, can you provide me specifications about these actuators? Speed under load, price ecc

Well mate ya proberly read ya pm by now but here is the video of winch in action, this is only a $99aus, and using a Jrk12v12 controller once shipped is about $100aus queit cheap considering $400 for ya mechanics gets ya up and running queit quick.
By the way the motor is only running at 50% duty cycle cause power unit in video was only an 8amp unit have upgraded to a 20amp power supply (about $160aus) and 5 turn pot geared dircectly to motor. And wow if ya hit the bump too fast ya gunna put ya neck out, yea a sim seat thats wound up can delivers wiplash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zojT1ioxnSo

Works for me not too good in the electronic dept but can fabricate that how i earn me crust. :thbup: