Fucking linear actuators can eat my taint
This whole motorized guage pod mini-project is simply killing my will to live. It's been damn near a month and I have yet to find a viable solution to pop it up. I have been to the end of the internet and have found maybe 2 options; all being way too much for me to spend.
So maybe you all can help...
The objective: To pop up the guage pod 2-3 inches slowly and all cool like without spending too much money to do such a silly thing.
The obstacles: Space is at a premium and I know I don't need to but I would like to somehow route the air duct back in there. Also, budget is an issue.
So far I thought a remote antenna would work where the mast would be shortened so the thicker part would be the "arm" that would lift the pod. After seeing how big a linear actuator is, this may be the only viable solution so far.
Antenna:
Actuator:
The problem is that I can't find a small enough actuator. I know if I could find one, it would be fucking cake but the smallest one I have found is 7" closed.
I did find these but they are 5 volt and won't work unless I can find a way to increase the voltage to 12v.
I'm open to anything folks. I've even researched pneumatic actuators from a fucking lego technic kit but it doesn't have the 3" throw I need.
Help!
So maybe you all can help...
The objective: To pop up the guage pod 2-3 inches slowly and all cool like without spending too much money to do such a silly thing.
The obstacles: Space is at a premium and I know I don't need to but I would like to somehow route the air duct back in there. Also, budget is an issue.
So far I thought a remote antenna would work where the mast would be shortened so the thicker part would be the "arm" that would lift the pod. After seeing how big a linear actuator is, this may be the only viable solution so far.
Antenna:
Actuator:
The problem is that I can't find a small enough actuator. I know if I could find one, it would be fucking cake but the smallest one I have found is 7" closed.
I did find these but they are 5 volt and won't work unless I can find a way to increase the voltage to 12v.
I'm open to anything folks. I've even researched pneumatic actuators from a fucking lego technic kit but it doesn't have the 3" throw I need.
Help!
March 15, 2007 6:23 AM
http://www.dcactuators.com/
Give these guys a call. I have used them for some custom car stereo installs before.
Mehr-PSI....
March 15, 2007 7:02 AM
As suggested earlier, Why not a Corrado spoiler motor?
Could even be activated as your rpm's increase.
March 15, 2007 2:24 PM
so i've been thinking about this.
so far im at:
power window motor (mentioned before)
magnets (i can explain)
a device that acts like a screw (why does it have to PUSH up? couldn't it screw up?)
and thats all i have for now.
March 15, 2007 6:04 PM
corrado spoiler motor is too big. also the RPM activation would be too annoying in my opinion. it would constantly be rising and closing. activating at a certain speed would be more practical i think.
i think the screw idea would work really. because it will turn a circular force into linear, and it will save on some space. i doubt if i am making any sense.
just my opinion though!
taint <3 dane cook