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Offline roboSonnyTopic starter

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how can i build programmable linear slides?
« on: November 28, 2010, 04:22:39 AM »
i need to build a rack linear actuator without a use of servo.I'm looking something with coils or something else like this...any ideas?
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Re: how can i build programmable linear slides?
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2010, 06:15:03 AM »
Hi,

Quote from: roboSonny on November 28, 2010, 04:22:39 AM
i need to build a rack linear actuator without a use of servo.I'm looking something with coils or something else like this...any ideas?
Best idea right at the moment... Spec out what you need, how much weigth to carry/move, what voltage, what power is available, purpose etc.
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Re: how can i build programmable linear slides?
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2010, 08:29:49 AM »
i intend to hook it on the axon..and i want something really small (2-3 inches long).i only want to move the rack without weight.
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Re: how can i build programmable linear slides?
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2010, 02:16:46 PM »
A DC motor with a rack and pinion is probably the easy way - it would take quite some power to do this with a solenoid.
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