Planning new cabinet incubator build

[justoldbobo2]

I'm planning out a cabinet incubator build. Plan on using twin fans with 100w ceramic elements up top with water tray then a single fan/element mounted mid way down on separate thermostat to try and keep temps more even all mounted on False wall in the back. My qustion is. Has anyone ever used a linear actuator to rotate the egg trays? I've looked at how to make a simple homemade actuator and hook it to dual timer controls. Has anyone tried this?

 

[justoldbobo2]

Timer

Actuator something like this

 

[gpop1]

If the motor is dc then the wiring shouldn't be a problem. I designed a turner to use a actuator that I haven't got around to building yet but I was just going to buy a 12vdc actuator of ebay at 30-40 bucks rather than building one. You would need a couple of relays for the timer to work the actuator.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1152618/tilt-turner-electrical-diagrams-and-ideas

 

[justoldbobo2]

The timers you can set to open circuit at certain time for time limit. Ordered 2. One each for up then down. I have an old cordless drill and power screwdriver I thought about using motor off of one of them

 

[justoldbobo2]

The timers you can set to open circuit at certain time for time limit. Ordered 2. One each for up then down. I have an old cordless drill and power screwdriver I thought about using motor off of one of them

Here link for actuator

http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Powerful-Linear-Actuator/

 

[headintheclouds]

Thanks for posting this. Might give it a try.

 

[robdog]

Have a strong fan so the air can reach to the bottom or else the air on top will get pretty hot and screw with the sensors you have around

 

[justoldbobo2]

Planning on using at least 3 computer case fans. Even considered adding a fan from old small space heater for boost