#robotics Logs

Aug 17 2020

05:04 AM DnzAtWrk: is there some convenient hardware for making a long (~3-5 cm) retractable touch probe?
05:10 AM DnzAtWrk: what would you recommend?
05:10 AM DnzAtWrk: ie, the probe must be able to retract 3 to 5 cm
05:10 AM Jak_o_Shadows: linear actuator?
05:10 AM DnzAtWrk: alone, or with a switch?
05:10 AM DnzAtWrk: is there a linear actuator you can use as a touch probe
05:10 AM Jak_o_Shadows: I mean, you'd shove something on theend
05:10 AM DnzAtWrk: yeah, that's the obvious solution
05:10 AM DnzAtWrk: but is there an easier one?
05:10 AM DnzAtWrk: setting up a linear actuator + switch is a bit of a hassle
05:10 AM DnzAtWrk: especially if you need accuracy
06:54 AM srk: DnzAtWrk: BLTouch
06:55 AM srk: solenoid actuated probe
09:15 AM rue_mohr: heh, cdrom/floppy mechanism