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SMC Electric actuators - will they work

Discussion in 'Motor actuators and drivers' started by ninja, Jun 6, 2009.

  1. ninja

    ninja New Member

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    Hi Team
    I am very new to motion simulation and intend building a frex type simulator. I can buy these actuators and controllers locally (http://www.smc.co.nz/product/102/Electr ... es_LZ.html) does anyone know it they will work or tried them? - or is the SCN5 a better option. I would have to import the SCN5 compared to being able to buy the SMC locally.

    I would appreciate any feedback

    Regards
    Reid
    ninja, Jun 6, 2009
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    RaceRay Administrator Staff Member SimAxe Beta Tester

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    At first, welcome here :)

    I flick through the documentation of the actuator and with some adaptation i assume it is possible. Before research the ways of connectivity, it is more interesting how expensive the SMC actuators are.

    I don´t think that they are cheaper, because payload is much more higher as the SCN5 and speed is not so much slower.

    So, give us a nice price and we can continue talk about them. Otherwise i only suggest the SCN5 ones. They are well tested and fit perfect for our needs.

    Just a though: The modell L ZC 5H got a thrust of 72N and 200mm/sec speed (without load). That could be suitable to build a 3DOF fullmotion simulator. (not fast as the popular 301 ;) )

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    RaceRay, Jun 8, 2009
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    72N =7,2kg
    You need to beam it up Scotty
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    Ups, don´t ask why i thought, i must be drunken :) Had interpreted 720N when i flick the specs..

    Use the SCN5!!!! :)
    RaceRay, Jun 9, 2009
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    Thanks for that

    I will use the SCN5

    Regards
    Reid
    ninja, Jun 13, 2009
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