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A trapdoor is a sliding or hinged door, flush with the surface of a floor, roof, or ceiling, or in the stage of a theatre. A trap door to a basement in a house is a common use. To make a trap door is the easy part. The problem is that it can be heavy and hard to open especially for elders and kids. However, you can automate a trapdoor by mounting a linear actuator on the trapdoor so that it can open and close with just a press of a button. You...

The following article is an extract from our Actuator Testing Guide eBook, which was created to give you a comprehensive overview on what you need to do before you implement an electric actuator into your system. This guide will ensure you find the right actuator solution for your application and aim to mitigate any issues that may arise from choosing an incompatible actuator. The main guide is covered over seven chapters in the eBook, and alo...

Unlike fossil fuel and nuclear energy, solar energy is safe and clean. Additionally, it helps to prevent the destruction of habitats while also combating climate change. The importance of solar energy is simply not in its cheapness and reliability, but in the fact that it helps to preserve man’s home. With industries already sensitized, it remains to be seen whether the world will make a permanent shift to renewable energy. In this project, we...

Sometimes when we are creating a project using a linear actuator, we are trying to solve a problem that could not be solved without the advantages that these mechanisms offer. Other times, we are trying to make a certain task easier by automating it. But every now and then, we will create something just because we can.  This is one of those projects. [cta] [cta-content] Take your linear actuator control to the next level with our Arduino micro...

Welcome to another Progressive Automations’ technical blog! Today, we will be outlining how an Arduino can communicate with our PA-04-HS. A hall effect sensor is an electronic component that allows for precise control of a linear actuator. It is usually positioned within the gearbox alongside a magnetic disc. As the linear actuator moves, the magnetic disc rotates, which creates a magnetic field that passes through the hall effect sensor. This...

While human-like robots are not on our radars just yet, modern technology has reached the stage where making robots at home is quite feasible. While your home-made robot will not be the most highly technical design in comparison to the current market, building simple robots for kids with your kids is a fun experience and will create great designs and memories. How do you go about it? Let’s discuss! [cta] [cta-content] Browse our full range of ...