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Actuator Project ( Was MRotate4)
ataruzzolo:
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on May 02, 2012, 05:09:46 pm ---I agree. Very impressive. Why did you use two actuators?
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Because I had two...! The first prototipe used two opposing actuators with the motor in the middle, than I shortened the lenght of the crank so now I only need half the stroke. I also paired the actuators because the LEGO construction seems to be more firm.
ataruzzolo:
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on May 02, 2012, 05:20:44 pm ---
Now that I have the mechanical stops figured out, need to work on limit switches now.
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In my first photo you can see my solution: limit switch combined to mecanical switch. The chassis of the monitor hits an ex coin microswitch --> the motor stops --> the chassis hits the wood and can't turn further.
DaOld Man:
--- Quote from: ataruzzolo on May 02, 2012, 05:50:29 pm ---
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on May 02, 2012, 05:20:44 pm ---
Now that I have the mechanical stops figured out, need to work on limit switches now.
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In my first photo you can see my solution: limit switch combined to mecanical switch. The chassis of the monitor hits an ex coin microswitch --> the motor stops --> the chassis hits the wood and can't turn further.
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Looks good. Why didnt I think of the coin switches? I have two laying around, but I will have to buy new ones when it comes time to mount the coin door. I'll worry about that then. ;D
ataruzzolo:
BadMouth:
Had no idea those lego actuators were that strong.
Excellent work!
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