Need ideas: Motorized platform back and forth movement
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Need ideas: Motorized platform back and forth movement
Anyone have an idea? Was thinking a motor with a spindle with an oval piece attached, when spinning it will cause the platform to make the movement, but I don't think that will be strong enough for actual weight.
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Re: Need ideas: Motorized platform back and forth movement
Maybe car windshield wiper motor+gearbox? Those things have huge torque!MourningWood wrote: ↑Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:09 pm I'm looking to build a platform on a motor that has adjustable back and forth speed movement, and ability to be raised or sit flat. I have some ideas on how to raise it up, but stumped on the motor providing back and forth movement. I saw something similar for a baby rocker, but I don't think it can support me + doll.
Anyone have an idea? Was thinking a motor with a spindle with an oval piece attached, when spinning it will cause the platform to make the movement, but I don't think that will be strong enough for actual weight.
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Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the linear actuator! I thought about resistance bands, and even suspending using springs. Still requires me make them move which ruins the immersion if that makes senseTheDudeAbides wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:56 pm Try a search on eBay or similar for ‘high torque linear actuators’. Might be simpler and more reliable to use some sort of suspension for your doll with heavy duty exercise bands…
I have a hard time believing that but I'm most likely wrong lol! I'll pull something off a car at a scrap yard and give it a try! Thanks for suggestion, if this works will be SUPER cheap way to go just pop one out of an old car.Siliconeman wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:05 pm Maybe car windshield wiper motor+gearbox? Those things have huge torque!
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Re: Need ideas: Motorized platform back and forth movement
I've got just the motor I think you need because I'm planning something very similar.
But I was thinking more of a pulley system so that my girl could ride me effortlessly.
I've got one of these motors but you can also get them used on ebay for a fair price
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