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Need Help with a Project (a secret box)

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Former Member over 10 years ago

Okay so as i mentioned in the title i want some help with a Project im doing that i named "A Secret Box".

 

So the problem is that im a big noob when it comes to both the Arduino and the Raspberry Pi so i need a bit of help with everything basically.

  • I need help with what kind of motors to have Pistons/Servos/Steppers.
  • I need help with how to setup the Arduino and the motors (just link a tutorial that i can look at / read)
  • How to connect the Arduino and Raspberry Pi
  • And much more i guess with upcoming problems i will have.

 

So i have made a little picture explaining my design and purpose of this project.

It's a box cut down into a desk that im going to build for my setup. under the box i have the second box with an Arduino and two motors (maybe more).

image

 

I hope this is enough to get some good answers on what to buy because that is my biggest question for this.

I already have the Raspberry Pi and im going to start playing with that when i have time.

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  • bobcroft
    bobcroft over 10 years ago +1
    Arvid, your project is easy to implement using linear actuators, there are lots on Ebay. With one of these units you only need an Arduino UNO and a relay or maybe two. You could quite easily implement…
  • bobcroft
    bobcroft over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    Hi, I cannot recommend an actuator because I do not know the height and weight you want to lift. The Arduino can easily receive serial commands from any terminal program, CoolTerm is very good, but why…
  • bobcroft
    bobcroft over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    Arvid, the requirements of the linear actuator are are straight forward just pick one that is,say, 12 VDC and has a movement of 200mm and able to lift more than 1 kg. Regarding controller the unit from…
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  • clem57
    clem57 over 10 years ago

    Some thoughts on this:

    • Motors will vary depending on the weight you may need to lift
    • Why do you need both Raspberry Pi and Arduino? This may help explain interfacing requirements
    • Is there some locking and/or security involved?
    • I have worked with both and like arduino if you need immediate controls like LED's etc. Raspberry Pi can interface with motors as well as long as timing is not tight
    • I would recommend circuit isolation from the motors. For instance either have a motor shield.

    Hope this helps get started,

    Clem

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  • clem57
    clem57 over 10 years ago

    Some thoughts on this:

    • Motors will vary depending on the weight you may need to lift
    • Why do you need both Raspberry Pi and Arduino? This may help explain interfacing requirements
    • Is there some locking and/or security involved?
    • I have worked with both and like arduino if you need immediate controls like LED's etc. Raspberry Pi can interface with motors as well as long as timing is not tight
    • I would recommend circuit isolation from the motors. For instance either have a motor shield.

    Hope this helps get started,

    Clem

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  • clem57
    clem57 over 10 years ago in reply to clem57

    SERVOS + MOTORS    

    Place to browse! Enjoy

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