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thatitalian:

Hey guys,

I am looking to add a plunger to my project. I have found one here. It is the one at the very top for reference. Now, I am not 100% on how to actually mount this, however I am more concerned about how this will function. My plan was to have a microleaf at the top of the plunger so that as the plunger is pulled and then released it will hit the microleaf when it returns to its resting/starting position (see attached file).

Now, I know the chances of damaging the microleaf is very high, so I would ideally like the circuitry used for this (like in Mountains Project). I am rubbish when it comes to circuits, so is there anywhere that I can buy this or alternatively, is there anyone here who could make it for me?

Thanks guys!

EDIT: For some reason it won't let me attach, so here it is
[img=http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/4804/plungerwithmicroswitchsn7.th.png]

Franco B:

I wouldn't use a microleaf or regular microswitch. Personally I think you want a leaf switch assembly. I could knock you one up if you like, I have some 0.015" steel shim that would be perfect, the rest of the assembly would be fairly easy too.

The wiring is simple too, connect one of the leafs to ground and the other to the input of the encoder.

thatitalian:

Jesus Franco, is there anything you can't do??? I always wanted my own plane.... any chances? ;)

That would be awesome mate! Again, really appreciate it! What were you thinking in terms of how it would operate (e.g. look, etc?)

Franco B:

No problem. Ill knock you up a quick CAD model later. Im basically thinking of a 90 degree bracket that you can screw to the CP base or side with two shims mounted horizontally that will actuate at the end of the plungers travel. Ill put a ring terminal on each side of the assembley to crimp the wires onto.

As for planes, I dont know if Aldi have any on offer but you can get them pretty cheap from ScrewFix  ;)  :D



thatitalian:

Hahaha, very funny!  :laugh2: I was talking about the aero type! ;D

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