my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

[mattsdragons]

My actuator stopped working when I tried to test it so I checked the batteries and they were fine, then put a meter across the actuator terminals and the current went round yet when I put two and two together, it doesn't work and I have no idea why so I thought ask people who know more about it so anyone think of a reason why?

Thanks
Matt

[typhoon_driver]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

what is the resistance reading on a multimeter applied to the two terminals of the actuator?

[mattsdragons]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

im not too sure but the set up hasnt changed, it just stopped working

[typhoon_driver]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

Matt if you don't bother to test each component individually and assist those trying to assist you remotely then there is bugger all that I can do to help. I don't know your setup. I don't know what it looks like or how it is set up. There is NOTHING I can do without some background information.

[mattsdragons]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

well im not sure since my dad tested it for me while i was away but its x2 12v packs in series to give 24v into an electronize rc switcher which powered my dunkenmotoren actuator

im afriad i cant give any more info than that since i dont have any more :sad:

[maddox10]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

Something changed in the setup, otherwise it would keep on working.

Step 1

Your batteries give out 24V. Charge them, use a 50W 24V lightbulb, and messure voltage when lightened.
Report voltage fresh from the battery without use, and the voltage in use here.

Step 2
Messure the linaks resistance. Report here.

Next bit involves testing. But that will be done after we know the numbers asked.

[mattsdragons]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

Batteries are all working fine and we think the resistance is about 5 ohms, yet we believe one of the magnets in he motor may have gone

[psycho_fling]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

so you are saying when you put the motor on a battery nothing happens? have you taken the actuator apart?

[mattsdragons]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

Yep, put it to the batteries and nothing yet put a volt meter to it, the current goes round. I took the motor out of my actuator, put a volt meter to it, current goes round and put it to the battery an still nothing

[maddox10]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

Batteries are all working fine and we think the resistance is about 5 ohms

Not a very powerfull motor @24V , won't take much to stall it-before reduction gear.

, yet we believe one of the magnets in he motor may have gone

With belief, you won't know. I guess it's take appart time.

[mattsdragons]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

Tried to get into the casing but i can't get into it, might be easier to buy a new actuator and have the garentee it will work

[PJ-27]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

Never used an actuator, but can't you just replace the motor?

[mattsdragons]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

try finding a new motor for a actuator they no longer make and that has the same dimensions, fittings and gear ratio

[psycho_fling]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

are you sure your battery works ie does it power another motor ok ?

i have a redundant old actuator motor i have no use for might be able to make it fit your setup

[PJ-27]

Re: my actuator died, but in theory it should still work?

If you can build a robot then surely swapping a motor for one that wasn't quite intended is the least of your worries!