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griffindodd:
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on September 27, 2012, 10:33:39 am ---I agree with Le Chuck. I like the direct drive, space saving and simple.
Congrats on your daughters Baptism, I know you are proud of her.
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Awww thanks. I am going to consider the direct drive blessing quite a compliment from the godfather of rotation :notworthy:
griffindodd:
--- Quote from: meltman on September 26, 2012, 02:22:25 pm ---Really nice work on this cab.
I never wanted to build a rotating cab until seeing yours. Bookmarked for future reference!
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Thanks, my mission is to convert the world to rotating everything, starting with cabs and moving on to coffee makers and couches
griffindodd:
At some point I'll write a stand-alone tutorial how-to on building a sub-$100 direct drive rotation system, using the info and photos I have already taken and bringing in the knowledge shared by DNA Dan, DaOld Man and others, it really isn't complicated at all and I think it's something many people would enjoy in their cabs.
There are some really great, affordable motors out there that can do the direct-drive job for pretty much any sub 30" flat monitor and easily fit in any cab, even bartops. Here's a few examples of powerful cheap motors that you can easily control with the Pololu Simple Motor Controller. I wouldn't buy a motor with a shaft speed any faster than 10rpm as you will only have to slow it down with software which will also severely reduce the torque the motor puts out (i learned that the hard way)
$16 - The motor I am now using, 12v motor with an output of 10rpm turns my 23" LED monitor effortlessly
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00858TMYY/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
$21 - 12v Motor, three times more powerful than the one I am now using with an output of 8rpm.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-12V-8rpm-50kg-cm-Gear-motor-planet-gear-motor-dc-motor-Regulators-motor-micro/457578111.html
$48 - 24v Motor, seven times more powerful than the one I am now using with an output of 10rpm.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/DC-24V-10rpm-100kg-cm-High-torque-BBQ-worm-gear-motor-free-shipping/468609934.html
The motor is controlled using the Pololu Motor Controller with it's free software. You just connect the motor to the board, connect your power supply to the board (up to 30v) and then connect the board to your computer via USB, it's that simple. The motor control software is free from Pololu and is super easy to use with it's GUI. It also allows you to control the speed of the motor via command line, so you can write a simple 1-line rotation script to turn the monitor.
$32 - Pololu Simple Motor Controller.
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1373
To stop the rotation I use large micro switches that are clicked by a bar that is attached to my monitor. At the end of my rotation the bar simply taps the switch which tells the controller to stop the motor and then it waits for a new command. You simply wire the two switches to the pins on the motor controller board and then choose what action happens when the switches are clicked in the Simple Motor Controller Software.
I use these switches as they are pretty solid and can take some abuse, although you really don't need the long arms that these have...
$4.33 - Simple Micro Switch
http://www.amazon.com/Straight-Hinge-Lever-Basic-Switch/dp/B0050HKB8O
As for mounting it all up, that's really up to the cabinet builder, I used motor brackets from Pololu as they were easy to work with, and I used a VXB 300lb lazy susan bearing that I got from Amazon for $10 as my setup is virtually horizontal so the Lazy Susan bearing works well in that orientation. For more vertical setups a high capacity lazy Susan bearing should work as long as you are using a nice high torque motor like the ones above and not using an insanely heavy monitor.
Whatever you decide to use, you can see here that you can have a fully operational rotating monitor for under $100 and a few hours work without any specialized tools or knowledge.
rablack97:
:applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:....
I will refrain from my normal comments as i want to congratulate you on your daughter's baptism....That's a special time in her life and your's.
Awesome work man.......Good luck to the Mrs., have a good trip and return safe....... :cheers:
rockyrocket:
First congrats for your daughter!, secondly thanks for the parts list.
I was just thinking about converting a cab of mine, but maybe using cycle gears and chain, but your solution came at the perfect time and I now have the parts on the way.
Thank you! :)
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