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You don't need Python for Arduino, it's pretty much C. Pi uses Python though. Download the development environment from https://www.arduino.cc/en/software The version of the ARduino IDE that's in the Windows store, and sometimes the ones in Linux repositories have strange errors that flip bits or don't work right.

When you start programming on Arduino the basic programs use the delay() function. You can learn the basics using delay() but you can only do one thing at a time. Study the BlinkWithoutDelay() program until you understand it, then you can turn all those relays on/off as you want. There are probably limit switches in the scissor lift too you'll have to read. You have your work cut out for you.

Figure out your shielded i/o requirements. Use those outputs to your electrical selinoind valves. Anything proportional should be in the valve itself. But personally for a genie lift I would just go with 3 way toggle switches and forget the controller.

Have you tried fixing its current ECM? Open it up and reflow anything suspect , look for leaking caps if you havent.

Arduino and Pi are very different creatures. You want to use Arduino for this. Pi is essentially a single board computer, not a microcontroller.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJWR7dBuc18&list=PLGs0VKk2DiYw-L-RibttcvK-WBZm8WLEP&index=1

A lot of those controllers are written in c. Python is also written in c.

Arduino is C, not python. There are tons of examples on the internet for code. To me its like a spreadsheet, and goes in a loop. So in the beginning you can set pins high and low, some you can configure for reading voltages. The tricky part is making your code efficient and not retarded like mine. My project took 3 months from knowing nothing to having a working irrigation (4 pumps system 5 solenoids and hooked up to openhab via mqtt messages. You will want to use relays, they are cheap, I just bought 3 boards, each board has 8 relays (channels) on it. Someday when a washing machine breaks im going to rebuild it with all the safeties off, that way its a lifetime consumer product. Everything should be run by a arduino or similar, i mean where the end use can tinker easily. good luck

I would be asking chat gpt to do the coding, at least to get the project started

You have a bunch of inputs from the user, and a bunch of inputs from limit switches, and of course the outputs.

The tricky part is that this is a proportional control system, you have variable resistors at the joystick and the ECM has PWM speed control outputs. I don't know if your PCM powerpack is integrated into the ECM or not, but you're either going to have to code for this or skip the proportional control and live dangerously.

Show me a schematic of the lift and I'll tell you exactly what you need to do. If you still have the old ECM and it's just the processor that's fried, you can probably cut the processor out and piggyback the microcontroller onto the motherboard to take advantage of all the interface components that are already present. If you don't know the problem with the ECM, you'll have to decide if you want to go through the board testing sections or starting from scratch would be better. It depends on your level of expertise and what test equipment you have.

I imagine something like this should work out.
https://www.amazon.com/PlusRoc-Waterproof-Converter-Compatible-Cellphone/dp/B09DGFR24W/

What kind of lift actuator are you using? You don't usually need anything complicated, just an ability to lift and lower the actuator. Most likely this is a DC actuator system, so basically you're looking at a transformer, rectifier (or two car batteries in series for the power supply) and switch. In the case of "brushless DC", this is not an expensive circuit at all.

I guess what I'm saying is you could use a switchgear type circuit and forgo any "controller".

To start, I would literally recommend a 3-way switch (forward +24vdc, reverse -24vdc and off 0vdc) connected to two car batteries in series. Connect the other side of the switch to the two power input cables of the actuators. There may be a few other cables in the actuator connectors, but if you send us a shot of the nameplate someone could get your thing working today.

EDIT: I mean "actuator" as the hydraulic motor/pump system that pushes a piston. Really, it's functionally the same as a DC linear actuator but has more control.

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You're embarking on an interesting project! Here's how you can break it down:

1. Learn Programming Basics
Since Arduino primarily uses C++, and Python is optional for a Raspberry Pi, you'll need to focus on:

Arduino IDE: Start with basic tutorials like blinking an LED.
For Raspberry Pi, learn Python basics with interactive platforms like Codecademy or W3Schools.
2. Understand the Circuitry
The Arduino outputs 5V signals, so you'll need relays to interface with the 24V hydraulic valves.
Use relay modules designed for Arduino to simplify the process. Look for a 5V relay board compatible with your Arduino.
3. Plan the Control Logic
Identify the operations for the scissor lift: up, down, emergency stop, etc.
Write the logic in terms of if/then conditions, mapping each action to a specific relay activation.
4. Set Up the Hardware
Power Supplies: Ensure separate 24V and 5V supplies to avoid overloading.
Safety: Include fuses and diodes for protection against back-EMF from relays and motors.
5. Write and Test Code
Start small. Write a program to toggle a relay on and off using an Arduino.
Expand to integrate multiple relays, simulating the required operations of the lift.
Example: Controlling a Relay
Here’s an Arduino sketch to control a relay:

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int relayPin = 7; // Pin connected to relay

void setup() {
pinMode(relayPin, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
digitalWrite(relayPin, HIGH); // Turn relay on
delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
digitalWrite(relayPin, LOW); // Turn relay off
delay(1000); // Wait 1 second
}
6. Resources
Arduino Getting Started Guide
Raspberry Pi Projects
For relay modules, search for "Arduino 5V relay module" online.
7. Community Support
Forums like Arduino or Stack Overflow can help with questions.

Would you like guidance on specific steps or help wiring a relay?

You can't program Python on arduino.
Arduino is a metal level platform.
If you don't know about programming, skip the arduino for now and get a raspberry PI 5.
It's designed to be a learning tool.

As for "ECM", I don't know what that stands for.

This is a relay that will take a 5v input and use that signal to switch a 24v line.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=DC+24V+1+Channel+Relay+Module&t=brave&ia=web

but, realistically, you should just try to install Linux on Raspberry pi first, Then get a hello world program running in python, then get an LED to blink.

Also, you may not need anything so complicated.
Try wiring a simple light switch to your 24v line and see if you can control it that way.

I think the Arduino only has like 8 digital i/o? How many do you need for the ECM? I found the Arduino a bit underpowered so used the stm32 for some projects. Have you done a search for ECM Arduino projects you could start from?

https://search.brave.com/search?q=arduino+ecm

Someone was looking at something similar on one of the ford falcon forums in aus.

I wanted to know if you can replace the standard 4 speed gearbox with the zf 6 speed that came out for the bf ford fairmont. Its either a home brew ecm or literally transplanting half a cars electrics and potentially still work as it needs to be matched to the engine which would either be a newer inline 6 or same inline 6 ive got but turbocharged, so would still need ecm modded.

Ultimately better off buying the better model in the first place sadly.

Everyone's covered everything else so I'll talk about this. Those relays exist on Amazon for a few bucks, specifically 24v ones. I looked for my own project to have a temp-controlled heater pad for my solar batteries before I just moved the whole system inside.