Where can I find a high-quality actuator?
I’m working on automating a small project where I need several linear actuators to work together in sync — like opening/closing panels and adjusting angles. But I’m a bit overwhelmed by the idea of a control system. I mean, I know what an actuator does, but when it comes to integrating multiple actuators and controlling them reliably, I’m not sure where to start
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Totally understandable — once you go beyond a single actuator and into coordinated motion, the control system becomes just as important as the hardware itself. What helped me was researching control systems that are specifically designed to interface with actuators, providing features like programmable inputs, sequence control, and safe interlocks. A great place to compare different controller options is this collection of control systems where you can see various setups and how they integrate with motion automation controllers https://www.progressiveautomations.com/en-eu/collections/control-systems . That gave me a clearer sense of the types of controllers available, what they can do, and how they might fit into a multi‑actuator setup.