A great example of a real , knowledgeable professor ! Very well explained ..

I'm a Garden Tractor "BUFF", and I have been attempting to make Ground Engagement Attatchments for my 1987 Craftsman GT6000 for my property. This Video REALLY helped me understand what I need, and how a Liner Actuator works! Many thanks for YOUR Video!😎 Take care, 🤓 -Thomas Western Washington State

Best video I've found so far. I enjoyed your explanation of the DPDT switch. It's so simple and I note they put this on when selling them so I'm totally at ease with spending a lot of money with the confidence I can hook this up very easily to a 12V battery. Thanks.

I just wanted to say this was a great video, very much enjoyed listening to your explanation.

Thank you so much man ive been trying to find a video that explains how to hook up a actuator when it only has 2 wires and your video it's the only one that explains it to me in a way i can understand

LINEAR ACTUATORS SIR Just watched yr above video to learn about them. I liked yr technical video and the video is desirable and praise worthy. As a demonstrator and instructor you are unique and yr oxford English is very cristal clear and easier to follow every bit. In future videos do not change anything and keep it that way for the reason the video is of very high calibre as is in this video, Thank you for teaching LINEAR ACTUATORS. Vatsa India

Absolutely informative I'm a real bone head and this was well done enough for even me to understand. Thank you. Luca

@wimm1392

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

I heard “linear actuator” in a video a while back. Today, I have no idea where it came from, but for some reason the words “linear actuator” popped into my head. I had to know what it was. Thank you.

Super informative thanks. Those are going into a Work bench and lifting a Porter Cable jointer up to the surface of the bench. Now just need to find the proper tracking devices to hold it steady and guide the platform up and down without wobbling.

Regarding load rating and picking out the correct actuator, you should also mention about complexity when incorporating an air shock or other stability in motion.

Great explanation and loved how you opened one up to show the guts. I've never worked with or used one before but now feel confident that I now understand it. Thanks and I will check out your other vids.

@harminderbhamra5097

2 жыл бұрын

For what purpose this usesly used . Is very sexy and controller with large, short transmission with force. What is the prices.

I love how you show what will be in the video before an Ad runs, wish more people did it!

You are a really good teacher. Very informative video.

Awesome video Very informative and to the point Love to see your finished projects

this is one of the best videos about Linear Actuators Thanks a lot for all the effort made to share it❤

@RobertCowanDIY

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video, Robert. Any chance you have plans for doing a video on how to control an actuator/servo over GSM cellular? I've got a project I want to start digging into and so far I'm looking at controlling the actuator with a raspberry pi + GSM addon board and then developing a mobile app. I'd love to hear your take on it.

Crystal clear explanation. Kudos!

simplified and very easily made to understand Thank you for you excellent video

I LOVE learning! I was trying to invent something & needed something along the lines of a "pressured piston" "motorized piston" & found these instead! LINEAR ACTUATORS. So cool, thanks for helping me nerd out. Lol

I would like to commend you on a great job. There are a lot of really cool projects that one can do with simple inexpensive linear actuators. That was a good video.

@dhanushembekar3751

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir. I am from India and interested in various drives. Interested in small model making.

Another great video! Looking forward to seeing your methods of controlling them.

norman p. Very informative, this has helped me to decide which actuator to use for my project.

Thank you for your effort to share your knowledge with us

Very good and illustrative video on this matter. Thank you for your efforts,

Fantastic video , I'm doing some research for a pretty awesome project on my own channel, this was extremely helpful. Thanks

I been having issues with auto headlight doors and the dilapidated system within it , I believe this will replace that whole system without major costs and time . ❤thanks a million!!!!

@RobertCowanDIY

4 ай бұрын

Nice! Glad I could help.

Thankyou i think you answered all my questions except its it ok to use a 2 position latching switch and leave in position with power after the internal microswitch has stopped movement?

Excellent presentation! Thank you.

You explain things very well, thank you :)

Well I wanted to know more about linear actuators, and I now do ! Excellent video.

@angelaxu4805

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, we are focusing on designing and manufacturing all different kinds of linear actuators, may we have your contact details then have a further communication together.

Now I know 100% more than I did before. Very handy.

Wow! I didn't realize Speed came out almost a quarter century ago. It makes sense when I think back, but that took me by surprise!

OMG. ONE OF THE BEST INFORMATIVE VIDEOS I HAVE EVER WATCHED ON YOU TUBE. THANK YOU. I WILL BE LOOKING FOR MORE FROM YOU. AGAIN OMG. WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU DID. STEVE

Very well explained and presented.

nice work,thanks for all you have done🙂

Very well done. Thorough and easy to follow. I am considering using LA in my van futon build. I prefer to do it with springs, pulleys and cables, though. BTW I love your logo! We think alike!

@RobertCowanDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the info! Like to hear about the second project !

Good overview of something I was always confused about. Now I need to figure out a project to use one of these babies in!

@thomb.9013

2 жыл бұрын

an exosuit is something I'm working on. maybe it's something cool for you to try

Perfectly explained. Thank you!

I’ve got a floor hatch into our crawl space that is the only point of access. I’d like to put a linear actuator in it but I am worried if anything ever happens to the actuator we won’t be able to access it. Are there any actuators that can be manually opened without access the actuator itself to remove the pins? Thanks!

This was quite educational. I'm looking at the idea of using it for a boat for the Trim. Servocity is VERY EXPENSIVE

@RobertCowanDIY

7 ай бұрын

They sell quality linear actuators, you can of course get cheaper ones, depending on your need and application.

Really great info, explained very well! Thanks!

So awesome listening to you 😎. Thanks for disassemble.

@Rbert👍👍 thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences very appreciated it here. Namaste 🙏

Sir very informative and really it taught me the thing i was looking for some time

@angelaxu4805

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Musafir, we are focusing on designing and manufacturing all different kinds of linear actuators, may we have your contact details then have a further communication together.

Your video was very helpful, well done!!!

Amazingly helpful video thanks.

Great video - very informative!

As many people said before: great video! Thanks

Great video Robert! You are an excellent presenter!

Very clear video, thanks for the explanation how to use linear actuator brother👍

@RobertCowanDIY

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

very well explained, thanks. John

Brilliant! Thank you!

Thank you for explanation dear sir

This video is AWESOME! Thank you!

Awesome man, thanks for sharing this video, i actually gained some good knowledge.

@RobertCowanDIY

4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it.

Hey Mr. Robert. Knowing that you have tested all of these actuators, wich one is the most silent one ?

Great Video.... I have a question. Can this be set up to work using Car Brakes... meaning, press the Brakes on your car and the actuator goes up and then when you release the brake pedal, the actuator goes down. Please let me know. Thank you.

Very impressive! All this is going on my resume. You R the Linear Actuator Whisperer".

@RobertCowanDIY

Ай бұрын

ha, thanks.

TOO COOL for school RC !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏 Thank You !!!😊

Thank you so much for the very informative video. May I ask you a question about my project? Lifting a queen-size bed (hypothetically weight about 400 lbs with mattress) in RV, should I use four for each corner with the minimum load capacity of 100 lbs each? Or each one should be rated 400 lbs? You have given me a completely new option.

This video was great, thank you.

Hi, I have an existing desk I really like. It has 6 metal tubular legs, and there are 2 shelves between the middle legs and right legs. I want to figure out how to elevate the whole thing to make it an adjustable height desk for sitting and standing. I stumbled on the idea of linear actuators, and I think that would work. But I'm not sure if I need one for each leg, or for each pair of legs or for the whole desk. Most importantly, I can't find any examples on Google on how to actually attach actuators to things, ideally to pipes. Any suggestions? On also, if I have several of these, would they stay in sync to lift the desk?

Awesome breakdown Robert! I need a pneumatic or electric cylinder/actuator to hit something very hard/quickly. Any suggestions?

Very informative, thanks mate!

Very succinct and well laid out.

really well covered! thanks

Its a great video, very helpful. Thank you 🙏

@RobertCowanDIY

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You good sir are very helpful thank you

a good video, thank you for creating it

Thank you. Thank you Thank you Thank you. My team is making an automatic shopping cart. I was thinking how can I turn the castor wheel with a programmable motor.. Now having seen the LInear Actuator, please suggest an easy way to control it with a remote. Commentators, kindly help if you know the hardware I need to control the caster wheel.

Where is the wiring link you mentioned around the 7:10 mark?

Hi, I have an INCA TV lift with a tubular motor. We lost the remote, and lift got stuck in up position. Any advice how to bring it down? Any ideas or how to reverse the motor movement? Highly appreciated. Thanks for sharing awesome ideas.

Friends old lawn tractor and snow plow attachment... I want to lift blade, going to weld at end of existing piviot for push down lift plow up action and possibly 2 more for right left.. Question is.. Say his blade hits ice chunk/anything stuck to ground.. With actuator(s) stationary... What happens if more than rated force encountered? Do they move back or break?

Thank you Robert

I have linear actuators to open and close the hard cover on my truck toneau cover and want to have a safety cut off that will stop the operation if something gets caught between the cover and the side of the truck, currently it is like a guillotine and if anything solid gets caught the actuators tear away from their fixings , do you have any recommendations

Can we utilize this application of linear actuator to tire bead breaking . Please reply

This is awesome thankyou!

Appreciated, thank you.

Great video, I'm interested in installing them in a large greenhouse to open and close both side and ridge vents. Any issues with being in a hot and humid greenhouse exposed to UV light? I would also like to use Z-wave automation to control the actuators. Any thoughts/ suggestions would be appreciated. Thank You

@adamysubackup6454

4 жыл бұрын

you should be alright with the atmosphere and the UV. Just so long as your electronic hardware stays encased you shouldn't have any problems. I would be aware of condensation running under the casing and getting into electronics. also be sure to check oil/lubricants

@nodsib

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever set up the greenhouse with some actuators for the vents? I’ve got a small greenhouse and was wondering about a way to have the windows open automatically when a certain temperature has been reached. I’ve got a thermostat controlled outlet ready and am wondering if it’s as simple as running a 12v converter to the actuator which turns on when hot and opens the windows

Great info. Thanks!

Can you change the speed of a 24v LA with two wires? If so what is needed? If you know of a video that explains and you help me out? Please and thank you.

Impressive! Do you have one for a "Walker GHS" commercial mower? I'm asking for a friend. Thank's for the video!

thank u for making video, sir

Thanks for the info. Does one get linear actuators that can be operated manually should your system fail one could still operate a door manually?

@Xanderfied

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on if you've made the actuator connection to the door one that can't be easily removed or if it's a hydraulic actuator vs a lead screw. The hydraulic actuator should be able to move fairly easily, (depending on the door's weight and size) with just a little pressure or force. The lead screw however you w would need to manually back the screw out to move your door if the actuator rod is mounted permanently/securely to the door.

Joe Proscia My dad has a Franklin lift chair the remote light is on when you move the switch the actuator runs but it does not move in or out. Let me know your thoughts Thanks

Salute! Useful info and concise :)

Thanks your lovely explanation and I'm never forget you because of this video it's soo helpful. I'm trying to envent something special and little bit confused about switch of electric motor. How I can tell you every detail thing. I'm sure I can get full answer from you thanks

THANK YOU WELL EXPLAIN

These things are so much fun. I just built a spare tyre holder for my Jeep and used one to open and close it. Totally unnecessary but loads of fun :)

@RobertCowanDIY

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

Question about actuators. I did buy two actuators that have same speed 5.7 mm/s, when I installed them one travels just a little bit faster than another one when I try to lift same item using bolt actuators one end goes up faster than another. What is the way to adjust the speed of the actuator to make them equal?

Hello! Great video. Is it possible to create an automatic reciprocating (preferably adjustable) movement with a linear actuator (without having to turn a switch back and forth) and if so what equipment would one need? Thank you so much 😊

@g1hau

10 ай бұрын

Look into "how windscreen wipers work" for how a constant motor generates an oscillating type of motion -- it's much less wear/load than switching a motor back and forth. It might be a tad complicated getting the connections laid out though, depending on what kind of movement you need.

If I want to do a drop down upper cabinet do I have to oversize the force of the actuators since it will be holding the weight all the time?

Nice video 👍🖖 Could I use a Linear Actuator for a pcp air pump to make it automatic and how could I build a automatic pressure stop 🤔

Good job. THANK YOU

Sir. Is it the same dynamic load for pull and push. I am using pull loading. Do you think it is more powerful if I use a push loading?

Excellent !!! Thank you.

Well put,, Explained very well ,,

So you want the switch that springs back to the center after released

I saw this pop up in my feed and thought it was this year's April 1st video so now I've been double bamboozled.