That's way cool I went with something like that but a bit bigger since I had alot more trim to control.
Had to make a custom bracket too, but at the end of the day I'm happy with it. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31907402&l=f07e614eb8&id=1106895076 Joe On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 1:58 AM, BadBob <badbob0...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > I found this tonight and thought I would share. It is a miniature linear > actuator > 1.67 in long with an arm that has a little over 3/4 inch travel (20mm). The > one with > the 100/1 gear has about 7 pounds of force. You can get it with end travel > limit > switches built in and they all have internal potion feedback. Operating > voltage > in 6VDC and they sell for $65.00! A control board for precise position > control is > $40.00 or just use a $6.00 rocker switch for control. This is a lot cheaper > than > the Ray Allen units. Also the mounting looks easier than using an electric > mirror drive. > > Would this not be about perfect for elevator and aileron trim? > There are larger more powerful units if you think you need them. > (No, I am not affiliated with them). > > I'm working on a couture for my seat before I start using the carbon > fiber. > > > Bob Johnson > Willamina, OR > 971-645-9491 > http://picasaweb.google.com/103552664644911775549/KR2SS# > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > -- Jose Fuentes Founding Father (one of and former Vice Prez) of Capital City.NET User's Group Former Microsoft MVP http://blogs.aspadvice.com/jfuentes