Component: Linear Actuator (Mechatronics)

Author	Matrix TSL
Version	1.0
Category	Mechatronics

Linear Actuator component

Creates a linear actuator that can be used with the various motor components via a coupling or gearbox.

Component Source Code

Please click here for the component source code: FC_Comp_Source_LinearActuator.fcfx

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Macro reference

	Rotate
Simulation Rotate function to allow accurate rotation during simulation. Automatically called by any attached coupling or gearbox component.
- FLOAT	Angle
Amount to rotate the shaft input in degrees
- VOID	Return

	CheckLimits
Checks to see if either limit switch is active. Returns 1 if min switch is active, 2 if max switch is active, 3 if both switches are active else returns 0.
- BYTE	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Actuator Properties
	Translation Per Rev
Sets the amount of translation for each revolution of the input shaft. M4 = 0.7mm M5 = 0.8mm M6 = 1.0mm M8 = 1.25mm M10 = 1.5mm
	Travel
Amount of travel in the linear actuator before hitting the end stops
	Revolutions
Number of revolutions the actuator can travel
	Colour
Sets the colour of the actuator and end stops
	Connections
	Output
Output connection for example an end tool or another linear slide and motor group.
	Output Offset X
Distance along the X axis from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object.
	Output Offset Y
Distance along the X axis from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object.
	Output Offset Z
Distance along the shaft from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object.
	Limits
	Limit Type
Controls if limit switches are available on the linear actuator.
	Switch Polarity
Sets the active polarity of the input switches. Active low are often used to help reduce noise on the switch inputs.
	Min Switch Pin
Pin connection used for the minimum limit switch
	Max Switch Pin
Pin connection used for the maximum limit switch