I am a novice with some idea for a project. I have a young girl which has a electric trike, but can’t use the handlebar anymore. So , I was thinking of using a analog joystick and linear actuator for steering and also the forward motion for the motor and back ward motion on the Joystick for the mechanical break. The speed I have no problem, the question I have which actuator and interface should I use . Actuator should move in and out with the same motion as the joystick.
I converted the pedal trike to electric and now I have to convert the manual handle are and manual break to electric.
The girl is mentally perfect, except her illness robs her from her muscle strebht and she wants to be out with her friends.
Thank
Hello @Fpeyerl!
That sounds like a great project! Although I’m not really familiar with electric trikes, if you’re sure all you need is controlling a linear actuator with a joystick then this tutorial can help you out:
In that tutorial, he uses an Actuonix Linear Actuator with an Arduino and a joystick (you can find the code he used in the link), but keep in mind that Arduino compatible series are the “I” and “R”, for example:
But you can find many other models in the store. You will also have to keep an eye on the force and speed specifications of the actuator to make sure it will work for your project. However, if you don’t find an “I” or “R” series actuator with the required specs you could also look for the “P” series and use the LAC board instead.
I hope this information can help
Let us know if you have any other questions
Good luck with your project 