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Cheap Complimentary Linear Slide/ Actuation Components

Hello! My name is Ben. I am new to the world of Robotics and super excited to get my hands dirty with a couple of projects semi-work related. Because I am new, I don't want to spend a ton of money on some additional stuff I need to work with the EZ Robot kit.

Does anyone know of a website/source that offers/sells components (e.g. hardware to do linear actuation like a screw-driven linear slide) that works with EZ-Robot stuff.

I remember browsing a website a long time ago but cannot find it for the life of me.

Thanks!


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Hi Ben

This is the actuator iv made for Aegis . It will lift 20 pounds with no problem. Maybe you could make a smaller one .

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Sorry for the crappy pic will post a better one and instuctions soon.

Steve_C .

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John,

Which leads did you tap off inside the servo. I understand it is the free rotating servo, and I have gutted plenty for model purposes (makes great radar motors on boats!), but I assume you use the signals to stop the servo when it reaches the extents of the pot movement.

Can you clarify a bit more?

Thanks!

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I just found the link to the video and thought it might come in handy. Sorry, can't help you further