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Actuators, Part II. Fred Donelson Kevin McKone. A second actuator that is often used is known as a solenoid. It moves a rod by electromagnetic energy. Click on the link below to learn the basics on how a solenoid works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=hsoggQOoG4s.
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Actuators, Part II Fred Donelson Kevin McKone
Click on the link below to learn the basics on how a solenoid works:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=hsoggQOoG4s
Finally, we sometimes use the pressure of fluids to move objects
When we use a gas as the fluid, we call it a pneumatics system
When we use liquid as the fluid, we call it a hydraulics system
A simple hydraulic system can be made out of syringes and aquarium tubing
Click the two links below to see some simple but effective hydraulic systems in action:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFje0G69ku8&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=vsF95qA1x7I&NR=1
For ideas on building a linear actuator with a motor and some PVC, check out this link:http://blog.davidjbarnes.com/2009/03/making-linear-actuator-for-robots.html