How to choose the right driver for FD60 actuator

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Hello all,

I’m new here.

Anybody can help me to choose the right driver for this actuator to be controlled with Arduino?

https://www.moteck.co.uk/linear-actuator-fd60.html

This is the pin configuration

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Thanks,
Boris

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Hello @Borisgr and welcome to the RobotShop community,

The manufacturer suggests using their CB3T and CB4M control boxes, however, if you want to use an Arduino to control it you could use a DC Motor Controller.

As the actuator is rated 6A @ 12V DC, 3A @ 24V DC you can find a suitable controller on the <10A DC Controllers section, a good option would be using an Arduino shield, for example: