I was looking at a linear actuator as it is available pretty cheaply and it
came to mind as I was contemplating a cheap but effective way to drive a
chain system. From that point, my mind wandered to a pinion gear on the
bottom of the mast and a rack gear attached to a linear actuator (think CNC
equipment rather than automotive). There are various gear reduction systems
that would work, but buying then new is pretty pricey, a new linear actuator
with 12 inches of movement can be had for $50. Another alternative is a
garage door opener system to provide the push and pull to a chain or cable.
I do look at McMaster Carr but I try to avoid them as I see so many
different parts that send me off in tangents and pretty soon I forget what I
was doing to begin with :-)
NG9R
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Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2016 16:47:30 -0400
From: Jim Miller <jtmiller47@gmail.com>
To: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] homebrew rotator
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McMaster has worm stuff
On Jun 1, 2016, at 4:09 PM, Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
wrote:
Why a linear actuator since rotary motion is what you want? I suppose an
electric rack and pinion set from a junk yard donor car could do the deed
but not my first choice.
Patrick NJ5G
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