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Re: How to change angle of shooter?

We used a small dana linear actuator. Replaced the motor with a legal one. The motor had the same mounting and shaft size! we just cut a d drive in the shaft and it bolted right in.

The actuator was rated for 75 lbs max, and had a 12" stroke, as well as auto limit switches built in. It used 3/8 Bolts to mount.

The conversion took about 15 minutes to do.

And maybe if we used 2, and set the shooter with hooks at 31 inches . . .
Good luck and watch the safety!!

BTW, we used 2 pneumatic cylinders in series to get 3 positions. (1 out, 2 out, none out) for steering a past bot.

Mr. S., Mentor team 3137