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Help- electric platform pop-up thingee
KonkeyKong:
That's the shizz fellahs! That is a ton easier than trying to automate a lifting platform. Time to read up on short throw linear actuators.
PL1:
Thanks, Le Chuck. :cheers:
If you do the linear actuator, orient it horizontally to drive an L-shaped arm that extends downward.
Don't forget to add limit switches.
In either case the critical placement is the pivot point (black) so that:
1. The front pops up far enough to clear
2. The back doesn't go down so far that you see the guts of the CP.
Scott
KonkeyKong:
Hmmmmm...Lego makes some pretty cool linear actuators that can be had for 8 bucks. Might be something to try for that price.
PL1:
Linky?
EDIT: Found this little something to consider on e-bay.
--- Quote --- These cylinders extend and contract by turning the bottom end (they have an axle receptacle that turns, generating movement)
Movement can be achieved manually or with a motor
--- End quote ---
Looks like the motor isn't included. :dunno
Scott
DaOld Man:
Interesting. Surely lego makes a motor to fit it?