It's all about the Dome

Rear actuator positioned to catch the dome
Rear actuator positioned to catch the dome
Front connection point evolved to HDPE mated pieces. Here the dome is closed
Front connection point evolved to HDPE mated pieces. Here the dome is closed
Here the dome is almost to the tipping point
Here the dome is almost to the tipping point
Here is the rear actuator catching the dome
Here is the rear actuator catching the dome
Controller for Dome
Controller for Dome
Controller for Dome - Time delay circuit
Controller for Dome - Time delay circuit
Controller for Dome - Power distribution
Controller for Dome - Power distribution

Linear Actuator Pics

Prototype Action Testing

L@@K No Hands!

Dome Automation Plans

The two 36" linear actuators do all the work.  Now that I have this roughed in and working via rocker switches, I will introduce timing circuits to position the actuators in the exact positions they need to be in to push to catch the dome.


Check out the videos below!


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Dome Controller Pics