Hi all,
I have bitten off more than I can chew. The project is simple, I have made a cabinet for the end of my bed and hoped to employ one 12v linear actuator to raise and lower the TV as required. I bought:
12v Linear Actuator
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-600m...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Control Unit
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Gara...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
I have also bought wires and a 12v transformer.
I have attempted to wire this up however with only the parts above I have had no joy with raising the actuator. I know it works as when I directly connected the 12v to the actuator it raises and lowers.
A colleague has commented that I may need two relays in the circuit and limit switches (the actuator has limit switches). The colleague said he knows nothing more but said I should post the problem on this website – as he has had success here in the past.
Any and all help would be appreciated I have contacted the supplier however it’s a factory in China and I am not hoping for much.
Thanks,
Richard
PS: I would generously rate my electronic knowledge at a 2 out of 10.
I have bitten off more than I can chew. The project is simple, I have made a cabinet for the end of my bed and hoped to employ one 12v linear actuator to raise and lower the TV as required. I bought:
12v Linear Actuator
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-600m...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Control Unit
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Gara...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
I have also bought wires and a 12v transformer.
I have attempted to wire this up however with only the parts above I have had no joy with raising the actuator. I know it works as when I directly connected the 12v to the actuator it raises and lowers.
A colleague has commented that I may need two relays in the circuit and limit switches (the actuator has limit switches). The colleague said he knows nothing more but said I should post the problem on this website – as he has had success here in the past.
Any and all help would be appreciated I have contacted the supplier however it’s a factory in China and I am not hoping for much.
Thanks,
Richard
PS: I would generously rate my electronic knowledge at a 2 out of 10.