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  1. gkhndk

    Automated Linear motion in counterweight system

    Thank you ameyerrenke. So you suggest to purchase a garage door opener and tweak it to your needs? I edited the description of the main thread a few days ago. Please let me know if you need more detail. Really appreciate your responses.
  2. gkhndk

    Automated Linear motion in counterweight system

    Hi, Thank you for your replies. I have added more information if it helps. Regarding the garage doors openers. Yes it is pretty similar to that concept in fact. I am struggling to find a supplier to provide these hardware(motor, chain and encoder). Planning to use arduino yun(or similar) to...
  3. gkhndk

    Automated Linear motion in counterweight system

    Hi, I have a system which has counterweight mechanism and a load connected via pulley(please see the attached document). I can lift the load (up/down) manually however, I need to automate the lifting process. It has a 40 kg counterweight and 40kg load. The specifications are as follow: - No...

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