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.

Detailed description

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Examples

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Downloadable macro reference

	Rotate
Simulation Rotate function to allow accurate rotation during simulation. Automatically called by any attached coupling or gearbox component.
[[File:]] -	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

	ReadMic
Reads the current audio signal level from the on-board microphone.
[[File:]] -	Return

	ReadSwitch
Reads the value of one of the switches from the front of the Formula Flowcode.
- BYTE	Switch
- BYTE	Return

	SpinLeft
Spins the formula flowcode on the spot in an anticlockwise direction as seen from above.
- BYTE	Power
- VOID	Return

	Forward
Drives both motors of the formula flowcode forwards with the power specified.
- BYTE	Power
- VOID	Return

	ReadLineSensor
Returns the digital value from the line sensor specified.
- BYTE	Sensor
- BYTE	Return

	SpinRight
Spins the formula flowcode on the spot in a clockwise direction as seen from above.
- BYTE	Power
- VOID	Return

	CheckIR
Checks to see if a IR sensor is within the master threshold distance.
- BYTE	Sensor
- BYTE	Return

	ReadIRSensor
Reads the analogue value from the specified IR distance sensor.
- BYTE	Sensor
- UINT	Return

	SetMotors
Sets the speed and direction of the Formula Flowcode motors.
[[File:]] -	Left_Power
Valid Range = -255 to 255
[[File:]] -	Right_Power
Valid Range = -255 to 255
- VOID	Return

	Reverse
Drives both motors of the formula flowcode backwards with the power specified.
- BYTE	Power
- VOID	Return

	WaitForSwitch
Waits for the specified switch to be pressed.
- BYTE	Switch
- VOID	Return

	ReadLDR
Reads the current audio signal level from the on-board light sensor.
[[File:]] -	Return

	WriteLEDs
Allows control of all 8-LEDs on the front of the Formula Flowcode.
- BYTE	LED_Byte
- VOID	Return

	Initialise
Starts up the formula flowcode PWM for motor control and performs the wait for button press
- VOID	Return

Property reference

	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
	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
	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.
	Simulations