Why use scn5 linear actuators?

[ferslash]

I have seen that a lot of projects uses scn5 linear actuators, they are kind of expensive compared to wiper motors, at first look, they seams to have better performance and weight moving capacity, but... i just saw in ebay a big range of linear actuators... from other brands or kinds, that were cheaper... this kind of actuators can replays the scn5? for example: http://www.firgelliauto.com/default.php?cPath=69

obviusly there has to be a reason for the price, but what is the reason??? does anybody knows why scn5 are that popular in this comunity (and why are expensive)?

best regards from mexico

fer

[Roadster2]

The majority of the 'alternative' actuators are much slower than the SCN5's and are virtually useless for our application. The SCN5 units enjoy their popularity, and price, because they are easy to interface to a PC and because there doesn't appear to be much out there to compare with them.

[sirnoname]

Perhaps we collect the facts of this thread.

What do you think is the differnt between the price of wiper engines and SCN5?

I start with SCN5+interface+power+wirings = 900$ vs. wiper+interface+power+wirings = 400$.
May this be correct?

Then I would like to know the price of the simulator rigg.
Maybe about 1000$?

If you agree it is ~25% more expensive than wiper?

[ferslash]

good point !

[motiondave]

you could always use these instead of wipers, http://www.motiondynamics.com.au/worm-d ... orque.html
And perhaps use JRKs .
This works out to be about $500-$600 for the pair. And they are 180rpm, most wipers are 50-60 rpm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Y5kQyJ ... re=g-all-u here is me on mine. I buddy took the video and it shows underneath as well. This thing can really move sharp and hard! Videos do not do justice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbN8XF027lc this is a previous build with the same motors and single turn pots, still it was fierce!

[tronicgr]

... but... i just saw in ebay a big range of linear actuators... from other brands or kinds, that were cheaper... this kind of actuators can replays the scn5? for example: http://www.firgelliauto.com/default.php?cPath=69

Did you notice the actual speed of these "High speed" actuators? 1.5-3 inch per second, it not that much of a use for motion simulator. An actuator must have at least 200mm/s to be considered of any use. For example SCN5 has 400mm/s (16inch/second) and SCN6 has 200mm/s (8inch/second).

Now the power of the motor is another issue. The SCN5 has only 10kgf capability...

Thanos

[ferslash]

thanks tanos and motion dave for your answers

[Riton]

load speed drops dramatically, look curves manufacturer.
10kg is together with a small charge.

[motiondave]

Hello, for me all SNC system actuators 5 and similar type, are very bad.
if they have speed, they have power, it is much better to use these other wipers or better http://www.motiondynamics.com.au/worm-drive-motors-en/worm-drive-motors/worm-drive-motor-12v-180w-180-rpm-20nm-torque.html .
with this other system, you may have 400mm/seg. speeds. and a force of 30kg>, so if you use 3 units and pneumatic assistance, you can move smoothly to the whole real speed.
but why bother and spend money foolishly?, is my opinion, a greeting.

And this is how the motors can move http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbN8XF027lc
I have since refined settings and motion, and Bobbuilt is working with them as well now. And they move more weight that scn5.

[Riton]

Yes it is very effective! it is springs ?
Floriske also uses it, it is a good solution.

I test as an equivalent system mass compensation, I think this is a good solution.

It is also possible to use the same kind of editing with SCN5.
Precision in movement and sensations are in my opinion the best on the cylinders SCN5