Actuator for Canopy?

[wiszmaster]

who on here uses Actuator(s) for their canopy?

I'm thinking about picking one up to make my canopy open & close.


thanks,

marco

[crvz]

Hey marco -

Not real sure where to get something that would be "marine rated" to put up with the humidity in a canopy, but sometimes that may not be necessary. What I've told some folks before is to check with some of the aftermarket car audio places for linear actuators. I used to work as an installer and we'd put those on various custom applications. I doubt that some of the larger chains would have them, but a good local shop should be able to help you out.

Good luck, and let us know if you find anything.

[wiszmaster]

crvz,

I'd probably mount it up top, above the canopy.

i'm starting to think some kind of winch setup might be easier to build - but i'll be checking in @ northerntools later this afternoon & seeing if they have something for me.

[Loverotties]

A marine store that sells ship boat equipment.

[keinreis]

poor boy doesn't want to strain to lift his wittle canopy?

Placenment of gas shocks is real crutial when working with them I bet if we played with the angle of those gas shocks a bit we could get good results, and all this automation would be unnessary. I will try to lend a hand this weekend on that

[tashier]

Originally Posted by keinreis

poor boy doesn't want to strain to lift his wittle canopy?

Haha.

[mg]

http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/...ad.php?t=42540 One example that comes from one my local reef clubs.

[110galreef]

That is a sweet setup and idea!