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Control a Large Linear Actuator With Arduino

This Arduino Linear Actuator Tutorial shows how to do basic manual control of a large linear actuator using an Arduino and two buttons.

Control a Large Linear Actuator With Arduino

Team RobotGeek Projects Team
65K

Disassemble an old printer (in this case a dot matrix) and drive the stepper motor(s) for linear motion or rotation. With Arduino.

Driving a Stepper Motor Saved from an Old Printer

touchmysound
36K

The idea is to make a simple effective ventilator, studying the concept of using a simple push process with an actuator.

V-Slot Ventilator

Mark Carew
2.1K
MEGR 3171 Photon Controlled Switch - Spring 2019

We used a Particle Photon to control a linear servo motor to control a light switch.

MEGR 3171 Photon Controlled Switch - Spring 2019

Team IOT Project 12
2.0K
Control a Small Linear Actuator with Arduino

This Arduino Linear Actuator Tutorial shows how to control a Firgelli Small Linear Actuator using an Arduino compatible board.

Control a Small Linear Actuator with Arduino

Team RobotGeek Projects Team
19K
Automatically Open/Close a Box With a Linear Actuator Box

For this tutorial, we will be making a box that opens and closes using an Arduino and a small Linear Actuator.

Automatically Open/Close a Box With a Linear Actuator Box

Team RobotGeek Projects Team
9.4K

This is a second tutorial for making DIY automated driveway gates for relatively cheap using Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and Blynk!

Automated Driveway Gates Version 2

K Gray
1.8K
How to Control Linear Actuators with Relays

In this article, we will cover how to use a relay with Arduino for controlling linear actuators.

How to Control Linear Actuators with Relays

progressive_automations
1.1K
3D-Printable Linear Actuator

This linear actuator is almost completely 3D-printed and only has some very inexpensive materials.

3D-Printable Linear Actuator

Bribro12
1.1K
Line Follower Robot - King of Maze

Automated item delivery through shortest available path - Useful in industries for pick and drop cases - no requirement of ROS.

Line Follower Robot - King of Maze

Team School of IoT
1.1K
BeagleBone Black Wireless, MotorCape, and Linear Actuator!

Did you ever want to start making a four legged bot and did not know where to start?

BeagleBone Black Wireless, MotorCape, and Linear Actuator!

Seth
900
3D Printable Robotic Actuator

A tiny, very scalable, magnetic actuator that can be made in a few minutes using a 3D printer, a magnet, and some wire.

3D Printable Robotic Actuator

Sean Hodgins
886
Arduino Linear Actuator Position Control With a Smooth Start

In this Simple tutorial, you will learn how to control the position of a linear actuator using the Arduino and L298N DC motor driver.

Arduino Linear Actuator Position Control With a Smooth Start

ronfrtek
831
Proximity Bike Lock

The proximity motorcycle lock can lock/unlock itself when the user is within a certain distance and inform them of prime riding conditions.

Proximity Bike Lock

Team Group 49
638
Reclaim That Wasted Heat!

Clothes dryers waste heat by venting it to the outside world. Reclaim that heat after the humidity of the air has dropped to safe levels.

Reclaim That Wasted Heat!

Luke J. Barker
634
Drive a pneumatic system using a single chip

Driving 9 solenoid valves and a DC compressor using the Infineon TLE94112ES 12-fold half-bridge Shield for Arduino.

Drive a pneumatic system using a single chip

Infineon Team
560
Control Linear Actuator Using a NEXTION Display and Arduino

In this Project we will learn how to control a Linear Actuator with Nextion Display and Arduino. Watch the Video!

Control Linear Actuator Using a NEXTION Display and Arduino

ronfrtek
453
How to Wirelessly Open a Trapdoor With a Linear Actuator

Trapdoor automating the process of opening and closing it can be an awesome way to add convenience and wow factor

How to Wirelessly Open a Trapdoor With a Linear Actuator

progressive_automations
447
SprayMaster

3D Printable Autonomous Sprayer for SCUTTLE

SprayMaster

David Malawey
374
Linear Voice Coil Actuator

Build a precise linear motion actuator with my custom voice coil actuator for robotics and automation projects!

Linear Voice Coil Actuator

akash a s
332
Control Linear Actuator Using a Capacitive Touch Button

In this Project we will learn how easy it is to control a Linear Actuator with Arduino using a Capacitive touch button and Visuino.

Control Linear Actuator Using a Capacitive Touch Button

ronfrtek
204
Remote Control a Linear Actuator With Visuino & Arduino

Learn how to remotely control a 12V linear actuator using a 433MHz RF module, Arduino Uno, and Visuino!

Remote Control a Linear Actuator With Visuino & Arduino

ronfrtek
186
Motion-Sensored Keepsake Box

Small box that opens when motion is detected.

Motion-Sensored Keepsake Box

Erica Jacobson
158
Control Linear Servo Actuator With Potentiometer Using Visui

In this tutorial you will learn how to Control Linear Servo Actuator with Potentiometer and Arduino using Visuino program.

Control Linear Servo Actuator With Potentiometer Using Visui

ronfrtek
144
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