UnorthodoxEng

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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I did it by measuring the torque required to turn the valve (using a spring balance on the end of a lever which operated the valve.

Then bought a servo which had about double that torque rating - just so it has some in the bag if needed & won't be over-stressed long term.

I fabricated a bracket for mine - but this could more easily be 3D Printed.

Then used an ESP32 (Arduino kind of thing) to control the servo.

Unfortunately, I have no links or guides for you to follow - you'll have to figure it out as you go.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Previously I've achieved similar using an RC Servo with a fabricated bracket.

The reason I didn't use a typical motorised valve is I wanted proportional control of the flow, not just on/off.

If this is a Radiator Valve, there are plenty of off the shelf solutions, replacing the whole valve. Some of them will talk to home automation systems.