Practical Uses of Micro
I’ve been experimenting with small moving components for a compact desk project, and I’m surprised how many micro-actuators exist. Some of them are tiny but still surprisingly strong. It made me wonder how far people go with these small units. I get how they fit in hobby robotics, but I’ve seen mentions of them being used in medical devices and even custom furniture builds. If anyone has tried them in real projects, I’d love to hear how they actually hold up and what they’re capable of.
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Micro and mini actuators are pretty versatile once you start working with them. I used a couple for a hidden drawer system in a cabinet, and they handled the motion really smoothly without taking up much space. Later I helped a friend with a small robot arm, and the precision from the smaller actuators made a big difference. When I’m comparing different sizes or force ratings, I usually browse around here: https://www.progressiveautomations.com/collections/linear-actuators to get a sense of what's available. They’re also popular in medical prototypes because of the compact form factor and how cleanly they can be integrated into tight spaces.