Kitronik Linear Actuator Kit

Our new linear actuator converts the circular movement of a 180-degree servo (supplied) into motion in a straight line, moving one way and then the other. It can be mounted to a project to provide either horizontal or vertical movement. Linear actuators are useful for a variety of applications, including robots, automated button switching, steering racks for buggies, point switchers on model railways, and animating diorama displays. They are also extensively used in industry and consumer products, such as valves, cams, floppy disk drives, and optical disk drives, to name a few.

The linear actuator is cut from a 5mm clear blue Perspex sheet, the same material used in our servo-powered Klaw gripper. There are a range of mounting holes at either end of the rack, including a 3mm hole, a 3mm square, and standard servo horn holes suitable for wire (1mm diameter), with approximately 20mm of travel. It has a gear ratio of 2:3, and the stall torque of the provided servo is 1.5kg/cm at 6V and 1.3kg at 4.8V.

Features:

• The linear actuator converts the circular movement of a 180-degree servo (supplied) into motion in a straight line.
• It is supplied with a 180-degree FS90 servo and fixings.
• Useful for a wide range of applications, including robotics, switching, animating displays, and more.
• Compatible with boards such as micro:bit, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.
• Can be used with several of our micro:bit accessory boards, including:
• Servo:Lite board for MOVE mini.
• Kitronik 16 Servo Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit.
• All-in-one Robotics Board for BBC micro:bit.

Contents:

• Linear actuator laser cut parts.
• 1 x micro 180-degree servo and fixings.
• 2 x M3x10 Pozi Pan Steel M/C.
• 1 x M3 Form A steel washer.
• Linear actuator assembly instructions.