I am working on a project right now for school and had a few questions regarding parts I need. I am trying to control 2 linear actuators with hall sensors and an Arduino. I have found a guide online for doing this
, but am unsure if it is necessary to purchase a MegatMoto control shield in order to get it done. The actuators I am planning on purchasing are these
Is it necessary for me to use a motor control shield or can I just wire relays to the linear actuators and my power source (12V battery), and then wire the hall sensors in the actuators directly to the Arduino? I'm on a budget so if I can get away with just using relays I would rather do that, but what are the benefits to using a motor control shield?
Let me know if there is any other information I need to include and I appreciate any help.
I am working on a project right now for school and had a few questions regarding parts I need. I am trying to control 2 linear actuators with hall sensors and an Arduino. I have found a guide online for doing this
Is it necessary for me to use a motor control shield or can I just wire relays to the linear actuators and my power source (12V battery), and then wire the hall sensors in the actuators directly to the Arduino? I'm on a budget so if I can get away with just using relays I would rather do that, but what are the benefits to using a motor control shield?
Let me know if there is any other information I need to include and I appreciate any help.
Start by telling us what you mean by control. on-off, or back and forth or go to a position and stop, or go to a position and return, or go as far as possible and continue to try to move further?
What are the Hall sensors supposed to do?
The benefits of a motor control shield is it doesn't wear out or make clicking noise. It responds much quicker.