I hope this message finds you well. I am a new member of this community, and I have an idea that I would like to implement. I was hoping to seek the help of the community if it's possible. I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right topic, so if I need to switch channels, I would appreciate your guidance on that.
A little about myself: I have a background in computer engineering and knowledge of programming languages like Python, as well as basic understanding of other languages. I enjoy learning, and I thought it would be great to embark on a project with Arduino if it's feasible.
I am looking for a place to share my idea and get some guidance on how I can proceed with its implementation. Any assistance in getting started would be highly appreciated.
Thank you for the quick response. I would like to automate a manual task because it has caused a problem in my hand. I am a fishing net manufacturer. I want to create a mechanism, if possible using Arduino, to control a small motor, like a servo motor controller, and pass the thread through the meshes of the fishing nets. In other words, to automatically guide the needle between the meshes and control the degrees of movement of the needle up and down, so it goes straight without tangling the side meshes, all without needing to do it manually. I can send you a video of how I currently do it by hand. For now, I will send you 3 images to help you understand the materials I am using. I might have written in the wrong topic, so I apologize if I am mistaken. Could you please guide me to the right direction? Thank you
I have a background in computer engineering and knowledge of programming languages like Python, as well as basic understanding of other languages. I never make any project with Arduino but i want to start learning.
As for mechanical engineering, I have friends who are advanced and will help me, I just want opinions on whether I can somehow implement this through arduino.
An Arduino can control several motors, read sensors, and use them to execute a complex series of instructions (such as control a 3D printer to make various things).
The difficult part of your project is the mechanical design for the assembly that will manipulate the net material and the needle. Once that is done, then it is time to pick a computer to control the mechanism.
Literally replicating the hand method of making the net might be nearly impossible. A mechanism closer to a knitting or weaving machine might work, if you can design a method of holding the end loops from the previous row of the net in such a way that there is a straight path for a cord to pass through. Securing the ends could be tricky, since it would likely require separate pieces of cord for each row.
Your previous description of what you need sounds like a lot more than just up and down, but you have to start somewhere, so here's how to build a one-axis motion stage.
Possibly the simplest way (there are many!) to accomplish this is with a linear actuator and a motor driver.
As others have stated, I don't think the function of the arduino would be particularly complex, the entire mechanism likely could be done completely mechanically (and probably has been done, you might want to search for old patent filings). The main advantage to using an arduino is the ability to rapidly change from one style net to another.
That's exactly what I want but I want the movement to go up and down, what you showed me goes back and forth. Do you have something similar in mind to make it move up and down? Also to be able to adjust it's speed so it goes one with the motors that will pull the side threads to go straight, thanks a lot for the info. Appreciate.
