Most of the standard linear actuators from Progressive Automations are reasonably robust, but remember they’re generally designed for indoor/light-duty outdoor use — they’re not IP-rated like industrial outdoor gear. Dirt and rain can eventually cause issues unless you protect them with covers or housings. You can trigger them from a light sensor, but it’s much more reliable to use a small control box or relay module between the sensor and actuator so you don’t overload the sensor output. Check the actuator specifications https://www.progressiveautomations.com/en-eu/pages/standard-linear-actuators for duty cycle, force, and environment ratings before finalizing your chicken-coop setup.
Most of the standard linear actuators from Progressive Automations are reasonably robust, but remember they’re generally designed for indoor/light-duty outdoor use — they’re not IP-rated like industrial outdoor gear. Dirt and rain can eventually cause issues unless you protect them with covers or housings. You can trigger them from a light sensor, but it’s much more reliable to use a small control box or relay module between the sensor and actuator so you don’t overload the sensor output. Check the actuator specifications https://www.progressiveautomations.com/en-eu/pages/standard-linear-actuators for duty cycle, force, and environment ratings before finalizing your chicken-coop setup.