4 in lift mechanism using a continuous servo?

[Ananya Balaji]

Hi,

I need to design a lift mechanism that is powered by a small continuous servo. It needs to lift a plate up at least 4 inches, and be totally powered by this servo: http://www.adafruit.com/products/15...mkOqhKSIKliuYhzbe6jbZ7gygqbQ0bRpYvBoCHP3w_wcB.
Any thoughts on the design?

 

[imawesomeYKI]

idea is epic...really
so i don't really know about the servos much but yeah it kind of looks weird to me...lol
so try making it look good

 

[billy_joule]

What have you thought of? Whether it'll work depends on the load, torque, friction and gear ratio. Lead screw, toothed belt, and rack and pinion would be the usual methods. Check out reprap printers for some ideas.