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by GoodSamaritan
Sat Jul 24, 2004 10:54 am
Forum: Robotics
Topic: I need some servo information
Replies: 4
Views: 4886

Re: I need some servo information

I am not sure about the force required to open the throttle, but that is adjustable. I can remove or install a smaller return spring to help lower the requirements a bit.<p> What are your two solutions? <p>I have also considered using an old cruise control module as a servo, but I am unsure of how t...
by GoodSamaritan
Sat Jul 24, 2004 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Servo Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4870

Re: Servo Questions

Thank you Rodney!!!<p>That is the kind of info I need.
by GoodSamaritan
Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Servo Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4870

Re: Servo Questions

My problem is that I need this to be hardwired NOT radio controled. <p>If there is a way to control the Rc hobby stuff via a cable I would be thrilled. This would keep my project way under budget. <p>Once again, I CANNOT USE A RADIO CONTROL for this project. It HAS TO BE HARDWIRED. <p>Thanks
by GoodSamaritan
Thu Jul 22, 2004 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mini Air Conditioner
Replies: 24
Views: 10600

Re: Mini Air Conditioner

Ok, I may be a newb, but I beleive I have a solution for this one. <p>Mike, you said that your home has a "full house ac system" and that the furnace room is right next to yours. <p>Well almost every central air system I have ever seen puts the evaporator (the cold side of the a/c system) ...
by GoodSamaritan
Thu Jul 22, 2004 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Servo Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4870

Servo Questions

I posted this in the robotics forum, before I realized it doesnt get much traffic. <p>I have a background in industrial controls, and servo drive systems. However I am new to the hobby variety. <p>I am working on a project that requires a signal from a potentiometer to be converted to X number of de...
by GoodSamaritan
Thu Jul 22, 2004 3:42 pm
Forum: Robotics
Topic: I need some servo information
Replies: 4
Views: 4886

I need some servo information

Hello!<p>I have a background in industrial controls, and servo drive systems. However I am new to the hobby variety. <p>I am working on a project that requires a signal from a potentiometer to be converted to X number of degrees of rotation. (opening and closing the throttle on a lagre engine from a...