I'm currently working on a project where I want to make giant mechanical wings. My plan is to use an Arduino UNO with two servo motors and 2 linear actuators. Can I connect all 4 components so the Arduino UNO?
Each wing weighs approximately 5-7 pounds.
I need the wing function to move like so
-The Servo motors rotate out 90 degrees
-The linear actuators then compress
-The servo motors rotate 90 degrees again and return to the original position
-The linear actuators then extend
I'm not so worried about the coding right now as much as making sure that this is possible and what products are needed. What type or servo to buy, is the Arduino UNO the best choice, will I need other products to supplement the Arduino UNO, and etc.
I'm a complete beginner and having trouble figuring out which parts will work best for the project.
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Hobby servos are generally intended for lightweight control surfaces, like model aircraft rudders or vehicle steering mechanisms, and won't work to move an object weighing 5-7 pounds.
jremington:
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Hobby servos are generally intended for lightweight control surfaces, like model aircraft rudders or vehicle steering mechanisms, and won't work to move an object weighing 5-7 pounds.
What motor would you recommend then? The other option I was looking at was a DC Motor.
Post your images and explain which parts will be moved, how much each part weighs, how each part will be moved, and how far. Then we can make suggestions about actuators.
jremington:
Post your images and explain which parts will be moved, how much each part weighs, how each part will be moved, and how far. Then we can make suggestions about actuators.
Yes the Arduino can provide the signals for the devices .
The problem with your mechanism
Is the stop/start at the end of travel, that deceleration/acceleration causes heavy loading . If you can make your actuators move continually you’ll avoid that - study mechanisms a bit more - crankshafts, steam engine linkages etc. There are some good sites with flapping wing mechanisms with continually running motors
I'm currently working on a project where I want to make giant mechanical wings. My plan is to use an Arduino UNO with two servo motors and 2 linear actuators. Can I connect all 4 components so the Arduino UNO?
Each wing weighs approximately 5-7 pounds.
I need the wing function to move like so
-The Servo motors rotate out 90 degrees
-The linear actuators then compress
-The servo motors rotate 90 degrees again and return to the original position
-The linear actuators then extend
I'm not so worried about the coding right now as much as making sure that this is possible and what products are needed. What type or servo to buy, is the Arduino UNO the best choice, will I need other products to supplement the Arduino UNO, and etc.
I'm a complete beginner and having trouble figuring out which parts will work best for the project.
The part marked "servo" in the diagram will need to be a heavy duty gearmotor with sturdy bearings capable of large radial shaft loads, preferably ball bearings.
