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                      Using Actuators on a Camping Trailer for Adventure Vehicles
                      
                  
                          
                              Overlanding is an exciting way for people to explore remote trails and enjoy a memorable journey outdoors with their families. Adventure vehicles and trailers need to have a durable and well-thought-out configuration to ensure a family with safety, comfort, and shelter that can handle any outdoor conditions. If you were looking for project ideas and inspirations for your next camping adventures, this is just the article for you! We will be loo...
                          
                      
                      
                      
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                      Plasma Cutter Machine DIY Lift System using Lifting Columns
                      
                  
                          
                              Plasma cutter machines are designed to efficiently handle our cutting tasks with incredible accuracy and precision; however, certain materials require more clearance height than others to make proper cuts. For example, tall steel tubing will require much more clearance height than one layer of sheet metal to fit underneath the cutting area of a plasma cutter machine. In this article, we will learn how one of our customers used lifting columns ...
                          
                      
                      
                      
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                      Using Linear Actuators in the European Mars Rover Challenge
                      
                  
                          
                              Automated rovers are an advanced yet exciting technology for learning about our neighboring planets. Building a Rover for Mars can be a challenging task for any team, especially in the face of global uncertainties such as the pandemic. From supply chain issues and delayed shipments to limited communication and restricted in-person team interactions, team DJS Antariksh has proven that they can create a very successful Mars Rover while enduring ...
                          
                      
                      
                      
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                      DIY TV Lift Cabinet with Decorative Slats and A Moving Cover
                      
                  
                          
                              Hidden TV cabinets are popular for home automation applications as they offer many different benefits for TVs such as TV protection, extra storage, and a stylish appearance. There are all sorts of ambient modes used by manufacturers to make TVs look better when not in use, however, custom made TV lift cabinets offer a new level of style to elevate the TV as the centerpiece of a room. If you were thinking of building your own homemade DIY TV li...
                          
                      
                      
                      
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                      Creating a Bed Lift System and Dinette Table for an LMTV camper
                      
                  
                          
                              Outdoor camping is a fun and exciting activity that many of us enjoy, however, space constraints can make the process of bringing all our favorite luxuries quite challenging. This is where innovation and creativity can help us in building a comfortable yet space-efficient camping environment. If you were thinking of making projects similar to an RV dinette table or an RV bed lift system, this article is just for you! We will be covering how Ch...
                          
                      
                      
                      
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                      Meet the Walking & Talking Wall-E and His Creators!
                      
                  
                          
                              We’re taking a look back at some of our most popular articles, revamping them and republishing them to be enjoyed again! Back in 2019 Progressive Automations met with Mike Senna and Michael McMaster to discuss all-thing’s robots!
Everyday, there is always something that we may find fascination from in life. Comic books, Disney movies, pop culture and cosplay are a few examples of what brings joy, imagination, and creativity to many. Events suc...
                          
                      
                      
                      
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