2019-08-12, 04:27 AM
(2019-08-09, 07:02 AM)vatuhiva Wrote:(2019-08-08, 10:56 PM)CapnKernel Wrote: Interesting. What material would you print with? (I can't imagine PLA being strong enough)
... In a actuator I think in would use a leadscrew possible with a stainless steel or brass nut. The 3dprinted parts will mostly consist out of a enclosure, seating the bearings and some sort of mount for some sort of motor. ...
I am assuming your referencing a tiller actuator!
How much "throw" do manufactured autopilots provide; 100, 150mm or more?
Anyone think it is feasible to machine out of solid HDPE or some other plastic?
What are the typical dimensions of a tiller-autopilot?