rascal1981
Newbie level 1
Hi all,
This might be a dumb question or something already answered and I simply don't know what to search for so please bear with me. I have a small project I'm working on and don't know where to start so here it goes.
I need a small motor/actuator/servo/something that can power a rod/stiff wire (1lb pressure is enough) to extend and retract a telescoping pvc tube. The length should be variable but no more then 8in/20cm vertically. All of this must be compact. The idea would be similar to a car antenna but the motor for that is a bit much (if that is the right terminology).
I don't know exactly what I'm looking for but suggestions are welcome. I'm also not opposed to DIY from ground up, I just don't know what hardware I need, where to get it, etc.
Thanks in advance!!
This might be a dumb question or something already answered and I simply don't know what to search for so please bear with me. I have a small project I'm working on and don't know where to start so here it goes.
I need a small motor/actuator/servo/something that can power a rod/stiff wire (1lb pressure is enough) to extend and retract a telescoping pvc tube. The length should be variable but no more then 8in/20cm vertically. All of this must be compact. The idea would be similar to a car antenna but the motor for that is a bit much (if that is the right terminology).
I don't know exactly what I'm looking for but suggestions are welcome. I'm also not opposed to DIY from ground up, I just don't know what hardware I need, where to get it, etc.
Thanks in advance!!