LEGO Linear Actuator
Posted on July 27th, 2008 in Hobbyist
LEGO has recently come out with a new linear actuator piece as part of their new Power Function sets. The new actuators have a movement range of 5 studs, or about 1.6 in (4cm), which correspond to 26 full revolutions of the input shaft. The actuators also have a built in clutch mechanism to prevent damage from over-extension. Klocki has more pictures of the actuators. This may be a useful alternative to much more expensive linear actuators, like the ones from Firgelli.
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August 4th, 2008 at 06:13
Nice design of linear actuator. And it’s good that it can be use as an alternative to other actuator that is too much expensive.
December 30th, 2008 at 14:16
Nice. Where can I buy them? Did not see them on the lego web.
February 14th, 2009 at 08:15
I´m searching for this as extra part for my creations …
cant find it on the lego hompage
Article / Spare part number???
distributors??
February 21st, 2009 at 10:26
Goofy,
The actuators appear in LEGO sets Excavator 8294 and Telescopic Handler 8295. If you just want the actuator, looks like you can buy them off of BrickLink.
March 14th, 2009 at 13:23
are you sure because I looked all over that website and didn’t find anything
May 11th, 2009 at 21:20
$8-15 each, depending on where you live. Much cheaper in Europe for some reason.
http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?q=actuator
July 29th, 2009 at 17:40
I want to say thanks!,
August 19th, 2009 at 20:48
I found the LA at Lego education. They sell it with two mounting components.
http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?KeyWords=linear+ac&searchtype=0&sport=3&by=20&c=0&t=0&l=0&ID=1749
Again, they want $15 for the kit. They are a good resource for technic stuff, prices are in line with the Lego shop, just an unusual offering.