freeing the lead screw and motor from the drive chassis and placing them in a 3D-printed enclosure for a complete linear actuator that can be used in other projects. (Video, embedded below.) ...

A 12V linear actuator consists of a motor, gearbox, actuator rod, and lead screw. When powered, the motor rotates the gearbox, which drives the lead screw to extend or retract the actuator rod. This ...