This automated hood lift, done by Pimp My Ride (Europe), takes a classic car and creates an eye catching car with a few tricks up it’s sleeves. The hood is motorized with linear actuators and can be controlled with either a rocker switch inside the car or a remote control.
It seems like people are constantly pushing the envelope on what features a custom car should have. TV shows like Pimp My Ride and industry trade shows like SEMA highlight this constant progression of cool features and double-take looks.
Using DC linear actuators you can motorize anything. Take the concept of building a hood lift, and run with it.
A project like this one would take from 1 to 4 linear actuators, depending on exactly what you wanted to do, mounting brackets to attach it to the frame and the hood, and a rocker switch or remote control system. You might want to get a professional to do the installation as minor cutting or welding might be required.
When it comes to DIY projects and linear actuators there are some projects that are more common. TV Lift Cabinets, tonneau lifts, and hood lifts. This project uses linear actuators in a way I’ve only ever run across once.
Using four linear actuators and a modified backyard storage shed, this fellow has created his own automated retractable roof observatory.
With the push of a button or two the roof opens up either completely or part way (to help block background light) allowing the telescope to have a clear view of the sky. And when not in use it’s fully protected from the elements in what looks like a regular backyard storage shed.
Using four tubular style linear actuators from FirgelliAuto.com each panel of the roof is moved using 12V DC power. Mounting the actuator is made easier by using brackets for the actuator that allow the linear actuator to rotate close to 180° about the mounting points.
TV Lifts and Linear Motion Products:
When it comes to home automation and entertainment one of the primary concerns is the LCD or Plasma TV location. Recently people have had increasingly creative ways of integrating their TV into the decor of the room. Either by using a Mirror TV (TV Mirror Kit) or by having the TV in a TV Lift cabinet. Its also possible to build your own TV Lift using Firgelli Automations Linear Actuators. They have a UK office http://www.firgelliauto.co.uk/ and we have also found they have an Australian office also at http://www.firgelliauto.com.au/
This automated hood lift, done by Pimp My Ride (Europe), takes a classic car and creates an eye catching car with a few tricks up it’s sleeves. The hood is motorized with linear actuators and can be controlled with either a rocker switch inside the car or a remote control.
A project like this one would take from 1 to 4 linear actuators, depending on exactly what you wanted to do, mounting brackets to attach it to the frame and the hood, and a rocker switch or remote control system. You might want to get a professional to do the installation as minor cutting or welding might be required.
