{"product_id":"kit-linear-actuator-position-control","title":"Linear Actuator Position Control Kit with Arduino Uno + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLinear Actuator Position Control Kit — Master Feedback Loops with Arduino Uno and OLED\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proportional closed-loop control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine commanding a linear actuator to extend to exactly 50.0 mm, and watching an OLED display track its movement in real time — all governed by a proportional control algorithm you wire and code on the Arduino Uno. This kit gives you the exact hardware and pre-tested circuits to explore one of the most fundamental concepts in mechatronics: using potentiometer feedback to control position with a DC linear actuator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll assemble a complete motor-drive and feedback interface on a breadboard. A 10kΩ potentiometer acts as the actuator's position sensor (mimicking a linear slider mechanism), while a second potentiometer sets your target position. The Arduino reads both, computes the error, and drives the L298N motor driver to move the actuator proportionally. The result: smooth, repeatable positioning visible on a crisp 0.96-inch OLED display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire a DC motor driver (L298N) with Arduino to control actuator speed and direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse a potentiometer voltage divider as an analog position feedback sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplement a proportional (P) control loop in C++ on the Arduino IDE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay real-time system variables (setpoint, actual position, error) on an OLED via I2C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL298N Motor Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10kΩ Potentiometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED Display (I2C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1N4007 Diode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Ceramic Capacitor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale-Male Jumper Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC Power Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for CBSE Class 11‑12 students exploring control systems in their physics practicals, B.Tech ECE\/EEE first‑years building a mini project on feedback loops, and Smart India Hackathon participants prototyping a precision actuator mechanism. ATL Tinkering Lab mentors will find it an ideal introduction to sensor‑actuator loops. If you have a DC linear actuator with a potentiometer feedback (or a slider‑actuator setup), this kit makes the control side plug‑and‑breadboard ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code inside the box to chat with our AI companion trained specifically on this position‑control project. The companion understands every wiring detail and code line, and can answer via WhatsApp if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a separate linear actuator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this kit provides the complete control electronics and feedback loop hardware. You will need a 12V DC linear actuator with an internal or external potentiometer for position sensing. Any actuator that rotates a feedback pot linearly will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the purpose of the second potentiometer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second 10kΩ pot acts as your user‑input setpoint control. By turning it, you command the desired actuator extension length, which the proportional controller then tracks using the feedback potentiometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I expand the code to a PID controller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The AI companion includes guidance on adding integral and derivative terms to the proportional loop, turning it into a full PID position controller with the same hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDC linear actuator extended to exact position using pot feedback. 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