Back Drive-Able Linear Actuator

Linear Actuator that uses a cable drive.

Sean Cain

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Description

Most linear actuators use a screw drive. This makes them not back-drive-able, and not as useful for quasi-direct drives. I wanted to see if a cable driven carriage would work for my project.

Components

1 × OpenBuilds Linear Rails
4 × OpenBuilds V-Wheels
4 × OpenBuilds Eccentric Spacers
4 × Aluminum Spacers M5 ID 6mm length
1 × 3/4" angle bar about 6"

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4 Linear Actuators On Rear of Quad
Sean Cain • 02/22/2021 at 16:36 • 0 comments

This video shows how I want to use the Linear Actuator on my Quad
Back Drive-able Video
Sean Cain • 02/05/2021 at 20:44 • 0 comments

Enjoy this video of the actuator working.