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Homemade Linear Actuator


Linear Actuator
 
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TOOL:
Linear Actuator
BUILDER:
Andrew Lewis on makeprojects.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade linear actuator fabricated from a sewing machine bobbin. A 38 SWG, enameled, copper wire is wound on the bobbin to form a coil. The bobbin is wrapped in PTFE and a small plastic disk is glued to the bottom. A magnet is glued to a plastic rod and a small, copper spring is epoxied to the magnet. The spring/magnet/rod assembly is fitted inside the bobbin center.
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Apr 11, 2014 5:15 PM
DIYer
I don't have a project that requires this, but what a great contribution!
Oct 20, 2013 8:53 AM
daveward
How brilliant.  Does your wife know she lost 32 bobbins???
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CATEGORIES:
Electrical
TAGS:
linear actuator
URL:
http://makeprojects.com/Project/The-Bobbinator/1976/1#.T9S28Bdo2bV
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DIY Linear Actuator - comment on how to build a Linear Actuator - 2 comments
DIYer says:
Apr 11, 2014 5:15 PM
I don't have a project that requires this, but what a great contribution!
daveward says:
Oct 20, 2013 8:53 AM
How brilliant.  Does your wife know she lost 32 bobbins???
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