Are there any how tos on motorizing something?

[Cajundude]

Would be interested in learning. Thanks!

[Cajundude]

Any closeup pics on how something that is motorized (amp rack, etc.) works?

[JimJ]

You're talking about using linear actuators?

It's nothing but a little electric motor to drive a piston in and out...

[Cajundude]

Yes, I am, but I heard there are cheaper alternatives. Aren't actuators $100-$200 each?

[theCybe]

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[JimJ]

They're pricey, yes...but they're what you're looking for if you want to move heavy pieces of MDF and other parts of the install.

[pearldrummer]

if it is something light you can use a power antenna. i have never done it, but at one of the local shops the guy was showing me some of their cars in progress, and there was a board over the amps. And he pressed a button on the alarm and the power antennas raised up and you could see the amp rack.

[AVSTANG02]

I just ordered an actuactor to lower and raise my back seat dunno how the **** they work but the thing comes with instructions

[theCybe]

Scan the instructions, wouldja? I'm interested.

Interested in the power drawn in use, too.

[Cajundude]

You can look at instructions at www.selectproducts.com. They do sell a dvd but it is $60.00.

[Chevyaudio]

Mad Mike from PMR uses antenna motors, but i wouldnt follow in his footsteps

[Alpineinstaller]

I'm Mad Mike And I'll Put A 75 Inch T.v. In Yo 93 Ford Ranger........cuz I'm Mad Mike Beatch!!!!!!!