Lift vent 10kg heavy by 100mm

Thanks! I wouldnt know how to make a linear actuator myself, but are you saying that i need a limit switch even if I buy one linear actuator already made? If my starting point is a close vent, cant I just program to open at full lenght (let's say 100mm) and then at a diff temp trigger to close to the initial position?

Sorry the basic question. Dont event know what a limit switch is, but I suppose is a mechanical device that sends and off/on signal when something (the vent) presses it?

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