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psychotech:
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DoctorWHO, Thanks. Now, start building :)

csa3d, actually it's my mistake on the first post: meant six pin ON-ON switch, most of which usually are DPDT (as in Double Pole Double Throw ..or is it..?) Anyway ..you know the kind. I've heard these switches sometimes called "phase changing switches" also - speaker builders - and yes, that's just what happens here along with ... ;)

Yeah, the stock motor struggles a bit going "up" with 4.5V and the angle I tested it at but then again, I'm not sure about the final angle and with this mounting solution I have the option to either feed it 5V from the PSU or 4.5V or 6V from the wall wart, reduce the number of, or altogether remove, the small wheels or some combination of them.. I tested the rotation with 6V also: it's quite fast, but no struggle "climbing" and no ill effects at either "closing point". The added friction from the wheels and the cherry switches & metal L-brackets really help. No "bouncing" either at 6V.

"I was really against the whole concept of a friction motor.." Me too :) Just had to try.. It works, though. Happy with it now, but as I wrote earlier, I might yet go with a bicycle chain and sprocket-wheels kinda solution. In no hurry, time and space for improvement yet. I have the upgrade motor also, you know "just in case" (Just had to include it in the order at the current €/$ rate) ..just haven't gotten around to testing it yet ..probably won't try it before I come up with a cab design I'd like to build ......... I'm not holding my breath ;)

Anyway, yet another take.. Had to build something ..hopefully someone gets inspiration/ideas/whatever :)

DoctorWHO:

--- Quote from: psychotech on February 20, 2008, 08:33:13 pm ---
DoctorWHO, Thanks. Now, start building :)


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You can bet on that. I was looking (or should I say lurking? ;D) for an easy and feasible way to rotate a monitor and yours seems the way to go for me. Since space is my major problem, I'm deciding between a wood-looking cocktail or slim upright (something like Knievel's Woody but slimmer), but I wanted to play vertical games the way they were meant to be played.

When you posted the parts you used, I did a little research and found an online italian reseller (yes, I'm in Italy) for Solarbotics:
http://www.robot-italy.com/product_info.php/cPath/8_9/products_id/76 GM3 Motor
http://www.robot-italy.com/product_info.php/cPath/7_39/products_id/66 Wheel
and
http://www.robot-italy.com/product_info.php/cPath/7_39/products_id/110 these could be good replacements for the casters

Also spotted a monitor that could suit my needs. http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/578574/art/samsung/syncmaster-961bf-19-tft-s.html

So I have no excuse now. Just have to figure out the cab style  ;D

DaOld Man:
Just in case you guys are interested:
Since this is a manual switch type mechanism, I have written a small program that will check to see which direction the monitor is turned when you turn on your arcade.
It will then orientate mala (or glaunch) to match the monitor position.
Corn Chip is testing it for me (how's that coming along anyway, CC?)
It will require the addition of two more microswitches, two 100 ohm resistors, and a DB25 (printer) plug.
Simply put, the two additional switches will tell the program, through the printer port, which way the monitor is turned. The program will then turn mala to suit it and then start mala. (The mala screen will always be correct on startup).
Let me know if anyones interested.

psychotech:
DoctorWHO,  yeah ;)


--- Quote ---So I have no excuse now. Just have to figure out the cab style
--- End quote ---
My words exactly!

As it seems that Robot Italy is out of stock.. Prior to placing your order, check out how much it'd be ordered from the main solarbotics site (€ is still quite good ..and no taxes or customs on small orders..?) I couldn't find the parts here in Finland myself so the easy answer was Canada ;) True to myself, I chose the cheapest shipping method which, according to the website, takes about 2-3 weeks and is not traceable etc. The package was delivered three work days later on my doorstep........ Just about an hour ago (I mean today!!) I got a confirmation email that my order has been shipped and should be here soon. I received the package a week ago...?

If you'd decide on a cocktail cab, I'm sure this solution - see danny_galaga's rotating cocktail also - will work with no additional tweaking or anything. No need to make the mount "tight" either, just add small wheels and you should be all set  :dizzy:

Anyway, that Ball Caster thing seems quite interesting. If you buy it, please, do tell more !?

DaOld Man, that sounds really interesting!

So, one ON-ON DPDT switch, 4 microswitches, two 100 ohm resistors, and a DB25 (printer) plug.. Of course I'm interested :) I'm sure most of us are, for that matter..?

(Oh. I see... You're just trying to lure us all into the realm of full software control.. step by step ;)  )

Actually.. Please, do tell more!

csa3d:

--- Quote from: DaOld Man on February 21, 2008, 05:02:57 am ---Just in case you guys are interested:
Since this is a manual switch type mechanism, I have written a small program that will check to see which direction the monitor is turned when you turn on your arcade.
It will then orientate mala (or glaunch) to match the monitor position.
Corn Chip is testing it for me (how's that coming along anyway, CC?)
It will require the addition of two more microswitches, two 100 ohm resistors, and a DB25 (printer) plug.
Simply put, the two additional switches will tell the program, through the printer port, which way the monitor is turned. The program will then turn mala to suit it and then start mala. (The mala screen will always be correct on startup).
Let me know if anyones interested.

--- End quote ---

Ok guys, I'm ready to dive in full tilt on this.  Please supply an online shopping list and a step by step for dummies for this full software control version. :)  So far, the upgrade G3 motor/wheel combo from solobarics is winning the race.  Now if there was a shopping list for the hbridge, and other misc. electronic parts and switches I think it would be a wonderful addition.  I'm interested in the software, but feeling like at this time, I am not informed enough to tackle this myself.  If anyone wants an apprentice, let me know.  I'm ready to start on a solution for mine.

-csa

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