electroRF
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Hi,
I'd like to order this leaner actuator - it is meant for pressing a machine's Power Button - i.e. Printer, PC, Etc.
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I'd like to use the BBB (BeagleBone Black) Digital I/O pins to control the Actuator's position, by a PWM signal.
I believe that 12 mm stroke length will be enough for pressing the button.
1. There're several options - which option is required for the application of pressing a button usng a PWM signal - I or R?
(I'm not sure what is the difference between R and I options.
B - Basic 2-wire open-loop interface, no position feedback, control, or limit switching. Positive voltage extends, negative retracts.
S - 2-wire open-loop interface (like B option) with limit switching at stroke endpoints.
P - Simple analog position feedback signal, no on-board controller.
I - Integrated controller with Industrial and RC servo interfaces (see L12 Controller Options section). Not available with 10mm stroke length configurations.
R - RC Linear Servo. Not available with 10mm stroke or 12 volts.
2. It is said in the datasheet: "Stalling the actuator under power for short periods of time (several seconds) will not damage the actuator.".
What does it mean please?
I'd wanna have the Actuator pressing the Button for more 5 seconds - i.e. keep it in the same position for more than 5 seconds.
it is OK?
I'd like to order this leaner actuator - it is meant for pressing a machine's Power Button - i.e. Printer, PC, Etc.
**broken link removed**
I'd like to use the BBB (BeagleBone Black) Digital I/O pins to control the Actuator's position, by a PWM signal.
I believe that 12 mm stroke length will be enough for pressing the button.
1. There're several options - which option is required for the application of pressing a button usng a PWM signal - I or R?
(I'm not sure what is the difference between R and I options.
B - Basic 2-wire open-loop interface, no position feedback, control, or limit switching. Positive voltage extends, negative retracts.
S - 2-wire open-loop interface (like B option) with limit switching at stroke endpoints.
P - Simple analog position feedback signal, no on-board controller.
I - Integrated controller with Industrial and RC servo interfaces (see L12 Controller Options section). Not available with 10mm stroke length configurations.
R - RC Linear Servo. Not available with 10mm stroke or 12 volts.
2. It is said in the datasheet: "Stalling the actuator under power for short periods of time (several seconds) will not damage the actuator.".
What does it mean please?
I'd wanna have the Actuator pressing the Button for more 5 seconds - i.e. keep it in the same position for more than 5 seconds.
it is OK?
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