Automated Aquarium Hood

[Delphinus]

Hahaha, that's awesome!!!

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Heck yeah. That's sweet!

[AndyL]

For those of us who aren't technogeeks... How are they lifting those flat panel tv's? Looks/sounds like a pair of linear actuators - but looks can be deceiving.

[Delphinus]

for those of us who aren't technogeeks, <insert some very technical sounding question here>

I might have phrased it, somewhat eloquently, as "That look hard. Me not know how do that. Please show how."

[bassman]

Thanks, I am very happy with how it turned out.

Originally Posted by AndyL

Looks/sounds like a pair of linear actuators - but looks can be deceiving.

Bingo! We have a winner!! A single linear actuator is exactly how it's done.

I had to build a frame out of aluminum box tube, attach 2 - 24" drawer slides on the sides and attach that to my tank stand. The actuator pushes up off the floor in the center against a cross brace that is part of the frame.

[Beverly]

You DIYers are amazing Great demo video

[Kabong]

Very nice!

[bassman]

Thanks for the compliments everybody