PROJECT: Linear actuator
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General description:

A push button controlled linear movement actuator. Can be used e.g. to open and close a fire place manual shutter in a chimney if it's located out of easy reach.

 

General description:

A stepper motor is used to convert rotary motion to a linear motion by a screw. Stepper motor drive controls the speed and direction of rotation. Limit switches are used to observe the maximum and minimum extension of the actuator rod.

 

Hardware:

PIC 16F84A

Software:

Main

Delay

Documents:

Installation Manual

 

 

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