Thoughts on adding an actuator to GC2 slide

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  • grant2145
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2017
    • 198

    #1

    Thoughts on adding an actuator to GC2 slide

    There was an earlier post where someone recommended using the Multiuse Handy Caddy Sliding Tray 12" found on Amazon as a simple fix for sliding a GC2 unit between 2 locations. It is used to slide along the Y-axis allowing the GC2 to be positioned between a Tee hole in a Fiberbuilt mat, the hitting area for irons on the Fiberbult and then extend it all the way to a smooth hitting section used for putting. It has been the perfect solution for my setup except for having to manually slide the track which causes it to get out of alignment.

    I added a handle so I could move it with a golf club but after a few slides, it would move slightly out of line because I wasn't pulling or pushing it perfectly straightforward and back. I'm asking if there are any mechanical engineers out there would be able to guide me to add a small electric actuator which at a push of a button have the slide move straight back and forth. It is probably simple enough to figure out myself but any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
  • Supraracer
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2018
    • 168

    #2
    Actuators are pretty simple devices. Apply power and it extends, reverse polarity and it retracts. You would only need a DPDT switch or Double Pole Double Throw. Some might even come with a remote and wireless relay switch like for an ATV winch. Here is a video explaining Actuators.

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    • Supraracer
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2018
      • 168

      #3
      Here is a whole setup. Way stronger than you need but you will want a 10 -12" stroke or a stroke that will fit max and min movement you want.

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      • grant2145
        grant2145 commented
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        Thanks. I think that is exactly what I am looking for. Might have to shop for something comparable after reading the reviews saying how slow that one is.

      • Supraracer
        Supraracer commented
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        The stronger typically the slower. You really only need a weak one since you are not moving anything heaVY. You could check fleebay.
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