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Even your little ones can ride in style with this new Tot Rod, designed with the help of linear actuators from Progressive Automations. This miniature ride, designed and built by Progressive Automations’ customers, comes complete with a booming sound system, hidden by the back bench. The system has been designed to with a dock for an iPod or iPhone and has easy access with a button in the cab. The control system has been installed on the f...

Your life has just been made easier with this new automated cabinet system made possible with mini-linear actuators from Progressive Automations. Our customers have provided this innovative and unique design, automating their cabinet to hide and reveal their TV. Two mini-tube linear actuators have been used for this cabinet system, along with a wireless control system. As you can see in the video, the controls are simple, straight forward an...

Chef Francios a man known for making gourmet food using only power tools has decided to make every man’s fantasy, The Ultimate “Man Cave". With the electric actuators from Progressive Automations, he will be able to do just that. In the video below he has completed the “proof of concept" for his project. Using linear actuators Chef Francios will be developing innovative methods to create a multipurpose room that can be used for a number of...

Automation products are becoming more popular in today’s households. The video below shows an example of automation that is used in the average home today. With the help of this video and the information provided we hope you will be able to learn how to build your own automated spice rack. This project is also designed to give you ideas about different types of projects that can be done around the home and office. Linear actuators can help sav...

Household Linear Actuator Projects The video below shows several ways to incorporate linear actuators into your household products. We will go through each step in this project shown in detail that describes which Progressive Automations units and accessories you need for the application. You can follow our recommendation or opt for a different unit based on your requirements. Reclining Couch Overview Automatically reclining couches are ...

Overview: Build your own tv lift system using linear actuators.  The project is easy to set up plus cost-effective.  You will need 1 or 2 actuators, gas springs, mounting brackets, guide rails, and wood materials. There is an option to set up the system using AC or DC power.  If AC power is used, you will need a PA-30 with an AC adapter or PA-20 control box.  This will allow you to control the system using wireless or wired hand remote.  If D...