Connection of BTS7960 motor drivers to 2 linear actuators and synchronization

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CK12780

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LowQCab

Joined Nov 6, 2012
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The set of 3 wires connect to a Linear-Resistor-Position-Sensor,
The pair of 2 Wires is for Motor-Power.

You can not use a Linear-Actuator that has
only "Limit-Switches" if You want guaranteed positional-synchronization.

If You have to ask, this project might be too advanced for You,
unless You already know how to manipulate the Code required.

This can also be accomplished with a simple Analog-Circuit and a single Potentiometer.
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MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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From the description in the link, the following statement.

" The optical encoder is a small plastic disk with 10 holes in it that is connected to the DC motor such that when the motor spins the plastic disk does too. An infrared LED is directed towards the plastic disk so that as it spins the light with either be transmitted through the holes in the optical disk or blocked by the plastic of the disk. An infrared sensor on the other side of the disk detects when the light is transmit through the hole and outputs a square wave signal. By counting the number of pulses the receiver detects we can both calculate the RPM of the motor and the distance the linear actuator has travelled. "

Sounds like a digital encoder rather than analogue.
 

LowQCab

Joined Nov 6, 2012
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My bad .......
I missed any description of the actual type of Sensor being used.
I wonder if it's an Absolute-Position-Sensor, or just a Repeating-Pulse ?
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LowQCab

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How much precision do You require ?
An extensive explanation of what You are trying to accomplish,
and why, will get You much more useful answers.
Pictures/Drawings are even better.
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