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==Linear Actuator component==
 
==Linear Actuator component==
 
Creates a linear actuator that can be used with the various motor components via a coupling or gearbox.
 
Creates a linear actuator that can be used with the various motor components via a coupling or gearbox.
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==Component Source Code==
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Please click here to download the component source project: [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/wiki/componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_LinearActuator.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_LinearActuator.fcfx]
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Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): [https://www.flowcode.co.uk/FlowchartView/?wfile=componentsource/FC_Comp_Source_LinearActuator.fcfx FC_Comp_Source_LinearActuator.fcfx]
  
 
==Detailed description==
 
==Detailed description==
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''No detailed description exists yet for this component''
 
''No detailed description exists yet for this component''
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===CheckLimits===
 
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| width="10%" align="center" style="border-top: 2px solid #000;" | [[File:Fc9-void-icon.png]] - VOID
 
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| width="90%" style="background-color:#D8C9D8; color:#4B008D;" | '''Properties'''  
 
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Latest revision as of 13:11, 7 February 2023

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 to download the component source project: FC_Comp_Source_LinearActuator.fcfx

Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): FC_Comp_Source_LinearActuator.fcfx

Detailed description

No detailed description exists yet for this component

Examples

No additional examples







Macro reference

CheckLimits

Fc9-comp-macro.png 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. 
Fc9-u8-icon.png - BYTE Return


Rotate

Fc9-comp-macro.png Rotate
Simulation Rotate function to allow accurate rotation during simulation. Automatically called by any attached coupling or gearbox component. 
Fc9-f32-icon.png - FLOAT Angle
Amount to rotate the shaft input in degrees 
Fc9-void-icon.png - VOID Return


Property reference

Fc9-prop-icon.png Properties
Fc9-conn-icon.png Actuator Properties
Fc9-type-15-icon.png 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 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Travel
Amount of travel in the linear actuator before hitting the end stops 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Revolutions
Number of revolutions the actuator can travel 
Fc9-type-1-icon.png Colour
Sets the colour of the actuator and end stops 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Connections
Fc9-type-17-icon.png Output
Output connection for example an end tool or another linear slide and motor group. 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Output Offset X
Distance along the X axis from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object. 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Output Offset Y
Distance along the X axis from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object. 
Fc9-type-15-icon.png Output Offset Z
Distance along the shaft from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object. 
Fc9-conn-icon.png Limits
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Limit Type
Controls if limit switches are available on the linear actuator. 
Fc9-type-16-icon.png Switch Polarity
Sets the active polarity of the input switches. Active low are often used to help reduce noise on the switch inputs. 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Min Switch Pin
Pin connection used for the minimum limit switch 
Fc9-type-5-icon.png Max Switch Pin
Pin connection used for the maximum limit switch 
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