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What If My Hinge Is On Top? Technical Guide with Illustrations
What If My Hinge Is On Top? Technical Guide with Illustrations
Bluetooth Controlled Linear Actuator
Bluetooth Controlled Linear Actuator
Controlling Linear Actuators with a Light Dependent Resistor
Controlling Linear Actuators with a Light Dependent Resistor
Firgelli Automation’s Linear Actuator Wiring Diagram Generator
Firgelli Automation’s Linear Actuator Wiring Diagram Generator
Motion Detectors & Linear Actuators
Motion Detectors & Linear Actuators
Using Proximity Switches with Your Linear Actuator
Using Proximity Switches with Your Linear Actuator
Utilizing FA-SYNC-X Synchronous Control Board with an Arduino
Utilizing FA-SYNC-X Synchronous Control Board with an Arduino
How to Read Feedback from a Optical Sensor
How to Read Feedback from a Optical Sensor
How to Read Feedback from a Linear Actuator
Feedback from a Hall Effect Sensor With Video
Potentiometer Feedback from a Linear Actuator With Video
Potentiometer Feedback from a Linear Actuator With Video
How Do You Control a Linear Actuator with an Arduino?
How Do You Control a Linear Actuator with an Arduino?
How Do You Control a Linear Actuator with a Relay?
How Do You Control a Linear Actuator with a Relay?
How Do You Control a Linear Actuator with a Switch?
How Do You Control a Linear Actuator with a Actuator Switch?
Linear Actuator Calculator
How to Use the Linear Actuator Calculator
Preventing backdrive in linear actuators
Preventing backdrive in linear actuators

Several of our linear actuators can be backdriven if subject to a sufficient force when unpowered. These actuators are the Deluxe Rod, 

Using both a Switch and Remote at the same time with Linear Actuators
Using both a Switch and Remote at the same time with Linear Actuators

There are some situations in which having 2 control inputs can be useful: say you want the flexibility of a remote control but also a...

Using the FA-SC1 Speed Controller with Linear Actuators
Using the FA-SC1 Speed Controller with Linear Actuators
Potentiometer Feedback Linear Actuator with Arduino
Potentiometer Feedback Linear Actuator with Arduino
Push Button Control with Arduino
Push Button Control with Arduino
Motor Driver Speed Control with an Arduino
Motor Driver Speed Control with an Arduino
Restricting motion with external limit switches
Restricting motion with external limit switches
Choosing the correct power supply for your Linear Actuator
Choosing the correct power supply for your Linear Actuator
To ensure you are able to get the most out of your linear actuator(s) it is vital you choose an appropriate power supply. We offer...
How to control two linear actuators using a 4 channel remote control
How to control two linear actuators using a 4 channel remote control
Control two linear actuators remotely with Firgelli Automations 4 channel remote control kit

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