Hello,
I am a beginner in arduino, and I wanted some guidance on making a conveyor belt that can precisely move back and forth with a precision of a few millimeters. I am unsure of what to buy as to make this belt except a beginner kit in arduino uno. I know that I have a very limited experience in programming, but I am willing to learn. So, could someone please help me with some tips on what materials I need to start making this item?
You need to provide a lot more information. A diagram of the proposed machine would help.
How big is it?
Does it need to move a heavy load?
How fast does it need to move?
How far does it need to move?
etc
etc
A common way to get precise movements is with a stepper motor - but that does not mean it automatically ideal for your project.
Try looking into parts like this
Akash_S:
Hello,
I am a beginner in arduino, and I wanted some guidance on making a conveyor belt that can precisely move back and forth with a precision of a few millimeters. I am unsure of what to buy as to make this belt except a beginner kit in arduino uno. I know that I have a very limited experience in programming, but I am willing to learn. So, could someone please help me with some tips on what materials I need to start making this item?
Google "conveyor belt" and look at the pictures. Pick one. Do you want to make one or buy one? What type of belt do you have in mind? Do you want it on rollers or sliding? Do you want compound rubber/fabric belting material? there are also chain belts. An Arduino is not necessary to make a conveyor belt nor to control it.
Paul
Hello,
I have made a LEGO prototype for the conveyor belt. Here is the link to view the videos:
Basically, I wanted to make a conveyor belt that would do the complex movement of going forward and then back and then going forward an extra step and then moving back so that it is ahead of the previous. Watch the movement of the magnet on the tread and you will understand what I am referring to. I am still not sure what components to use or how to program arduino.
Paul_KD7HB:
Google "conveyor belt" and look at the pictures. Pick one. Do you want compound rubber/fabric belting material? there are also chain belts. An Arduino is not necessary to make a conveyor belt nor to control it.
Paul
I figured that because of the complex movements I have described above, I probable need an Arduino to program a motor to move back and forth. I wanted to buy all the components, such as a programmable motor. I am not sure really what to buy tho but it has to resemble what the LEGO prototype was. something like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=talyhex47SA would look really nice. Obviously, the tread would have to be very precise with a sig 1 cm and not a simple strip of leather like other conveyor belts.
I also need a lot of help with the programs as well. This is a lot of project guidance, but I just wanted to get some help in doing something on the side. If you have time, please email me at parakeets.bird@gmail.com to give me a better idea and we have a line of communication on this project.
Do you really need a 'conveyor belt' which is usually involved with material handling between two positions, or are you working on some requirement that needs a linear positioner to augment some other process (e,g. milling, filling etc)?
As someone else asked, there are a lot of 'big picture' questions to help choose the right approach.
Your lego video doesn't play.
The other is a traditional belt - moving in one direction at a rather constant motion. That's typical conveyor belt. It sounds however like you want to move it back and forth - that's where a moving table may be more suitable.
Indeed too many "big picture" info is missing. Particularly: what's the purpose of the belt, as in the job it has to perform?
The Interwebz tells me that the longest conveyor in the world is 100km long out in the Sahara. I doubt if it moves to mm precision. I doubt if yours is 100km long. But you didn't say yet...
please email me at parakeets.bird@gmail.com to give me a better idea and we have a line of communication on this project.
This forum is the line of communication. Anything more than that probably belongs in G&C and you'll need to get your wallet out.