Legality of servo actuators

[Stappy]

Ok great! Thanks for the input. AndyMark released a small amount of actuators today at noon and I got my order in.
I would love to take a stab at converting a ServoCity unit to CIM power but the price is a little steep for my playing around and not being sure.

[Coach Gibby]

To continue with this question. We have similar linear actuators from the same place as the op. What if we were to wire this with a spark motor controller such as this one?
http://www.revrobotics.com/product/spark/

I get the point about motors but I'm mostly questioning the wiring right now. Non electrical person, power through the +/- and then the controller through the limit switch input.

Thoughts and feed back appreciated.

[Bob Steele]

I am not sure what question you are asking.
To control any motor/actuator you will need to use an approved motor controller/relay module

R52 With the exception of servos, fans, or hard drive motors permitted in R29, each actuator must be
controlled by a power regulating device. The only power regulating devices for actuators permitted
on the ROBOT include:
A. Motor Controllers
i. Jaguar Motor Controller
ii. SD540 Motor Controller
iii. Spark Motor Controller
iv. Talon Motor Controller
v. Talon SRX Motor Controller
vi. Victor 884 Motor Controller
vii. Victor 888 Motor Controller
viii. Victor SP Motor Controller
B. Relay Modules
i. Spike H-Bridge Relay

See R53 for what you can control with each type of controller

Just look to see what motor your actuator is going to use to find out whether it is possible to use a Spike Relay (Only turns on and off)

Most of the larger motors require a motor controller (like the SPARK)

The legality of your actuator will depend on whether it falls under the allowed actuator regs:

Electrical solenoid actuators, no greater than 1 in. stroke and rated electrical input power no greater
than 10 watts (W) continuous duty at 12 volts (VDC)

If it does not fall under this ... it must use a motor from R-29
The type of motor you are using will tell you what your options are to control it

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Coach Gibby

To continue with this question. We have similar linear actuators from the same place as the op. What if we were to wire this with a spark motor controller such as this one?
http://www.revrobotics.com/product/spark/

I get the point about motors but I'm mostly questioning the wiring right now. Non electrical person, power through the +/- and then the controller through the limit switch input.

Thoughts and feed back appreciated.

The Spark won't be an issue.

The motor has a significant chance of being an issue.