I am looking to make a device composed of an array of linear actuators that can be individually extended and retracted with a remote device. any ideaof what kind of controller i should buy? etc. I really have no clue what I’m doing.
Hey!
Since most linear actuators can be controlled by applying direct current to it, you can use a simple DC motor controller like this one: https://www.robotshop.com/ca/en/cytron-13a-5-30v-single-dc-motor-controller.html?product-code=RB-Cyt-132
Please note that this motor controller might not fit your actuators, please check their current inputs
You could plug a micro controller with Wi-Fi or bluetooth capabilities like this one: https://www.robotshop.com/ca/en/bluno-nano-arduino-ble-bluetooth-microcontroller.html and program it to control the motor driver from your phone.
If you require some tips on how to program an arduino, we even have some tutorials: https://community.robotshop.com/tutorials/series/arduino-5-minute-tutorials
Good luck!