Simple Linear Actuator

This is a simple linear actuator that can be used in all sorts of halloween or other holiday displays. I used a cheap yardstick for the rod with a GT2 pulley and belt system connected to a NEMA 17 stepper motor.

I used this design to make a fun project for an Intel Edison Hackathon. The piranha plant movement was triggered by people sending tweets.

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