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By rumrunner
#174617
Need to build a simple release mechanism to release a sting when the activator is near or goes by automatically. need to get an idea of components to use or a simple kit that can perform the function. the actual clamp holding the string is not issue the automatic release is.
By Mee_n_Mac
#174760
rumrunner wrote:Need to build a simple release mechanism to release a sting when the activator is near or goes by automatically. need to get an idea of components to use or a simple kit that can perform the function. the actual clamp holding the string is not issue the automatic release is.
Activator ? How near is "near" and/or "goes by" ? Close enough for physical contact ?