I have 2 linear rails that I need to travel in unison by using 2 momentary switches to travel
The rail will move two additional motors that I’ll need to use two more switch’s to fine tune and direction. It doesn’t seem to be too complicated however I’m struggling as I have no experience.
All motors are nema 23 with a 24v power source and a DM556 controller.
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I'm having a hard time trying to picture what you are trying to do. Can you provide a diagram?
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The two rails will be control the height and the two attached motors will be holding a mount that needs to be able to tilt so I can hold a workpiece and level it
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Please describe your feedback system that will keep the 2 linear rails in sync!
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Well, how will you keep them in unison without feedback?
Ok, I understand that you have two height motors, and 2 switches I guess "up" and "down", and the motors move in unison while a button is pressed. That seems very straightforward.
I assume you realize that without a brake, when the motors are un-powered the whole thing will fall to the floor? A leadscrew might be a better option.
I'm really no wiser on the second pair of motors.
they both will be holding a platform. so they will be bolted together
yes! they are the lead screw with the linear rail guides. i think that's the correct term.
the two other motors will be attached one to each holding another motor thats controlled separately but those two attached motors will tilt the motor to the specific angle that is needed.
Then they will bind. No two motors will begin turning, will stop turning, will turn at the identical speed. When are you going to build the prototype?