Hall Effect vs. Potentiometer Feedback for leg movement?
I am building a hexapod and looking at the PA-14-P series with the built-in potentiometer. I need precise positioning so the legs don't get out of sync. Has anyone compared the 'P' (Potentiometer) models to the Hall Effect versions on the PA site?
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I’m using electric linear actuators on a robotics project too, and for precise positioning the feedback type really matters. The PA-14-P models with potentiometer feedback work well for repetitive moves, but they can be a bit noisier and less stable over long periods compared to Hall Effect versions, which tend to give smoother and more consistent position feedback. If your hexapod needs tight sync between legs, Hall Effect might edge out the potentiometer models. Here’s where I looked for options: https://www.progressiveautomations.com/en-eu/collections/linear-actuators — anyone else seen a noticeable difference in real builds?