Here is an example of what I would like to do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-8ZKFM-_lo
but instead of a linear potentiometer I would use a rudder feedback sensor like this
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07V4PTW89/ref=...UTF8&psc=1
Here is a schematic and Arduino sketch for the optical potentiometer, I see now why this is not ideal as the actuator would have to be fully extended or retracted to find the starting position.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/2....pdf?88030
I need the starting position to be known without having to find a limit, measuring voltage resistance seems to be the best option.
I can only find IP54 rated actuators with feedback that are fast enough, has anyone used an IP54 rated actuator in the wild?
It is only fresh water, and it would never be submerged, just splashing from waves and rain, but it would be in the elements 24/7.
Thanks for any advice offered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-8ZKFM-_lo
but instead of a linear potentiometer I would use a rudder feedback sensor like this
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07V4PTW89/ref=...UTF8&psc=1
Here is a schematic and Arduino sketch for the optical potentiometer, I see now why this is not ideal as the actuator would have to be fully extended or retracted to find the starting position.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/2....pdf?88030
I need the starting position to be known without having to find a limit, measuring voltage resistance seems to be the best option.
I can only find IP54 rated actuators with feedback that are fast enough, has anyone used an IP54 rated actuator in the wild?
It is only fresh water, and it would never be submerged, just splashing from waves and rain, but it would be in the elements 24/7.
Thanks for any advice offered