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Creating a Tardis Console
Created Date: December 14,2014
Created By: dojogube
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Hello, My name is Marlowe. I am attempting to create a Tardis Console for my 10 year old son. https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/116880915659343599082/albums/6087623687916865809/6087623686166298114?pid=6087623686166298114 &oid=116880915659343599082 &authkey=CPy76NuIm5m_-AE The Center will have a set of tube lights which when activated move up and down approximately 6-10”. I am seeking help in achieving this. Thanks in advance, Marlowe
Created Date: December 15,2014
Created by: ControlsGuy
Start computation now on your sonic screwdriver and a future Marlowe will have complete plans that he can send back!
Created Date: December 15,2014
Created by: Adisharr
Hello,
My name is Marlowe. I am attempting to create a Tardis Console for my 10 year old son.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/116880915659343599082/albums/6087623687916865809/6087623686166298114?pid=6087623686166298114&oid=116880915659343599082&authkey=CPy76NuIm5m_-AE
The Center will have a set of tube lights which when activated move up and down approximately 6-10”. I am seeking help in achieving this.
Thanks in advance,
Marlowe
To keep it simple, I would suggest taking a look at using a small DC motor in a piston type of arrangement.
http://www.robives.com/mechanisms/piston#.VI558ntvni4
Created Date: December 18,2014
Created by: dojogube
I agree thanks. Although...
Will a small 11.4v DC motor mounted directly to a 6 " OD sprocket have enough power to turn if it is raising 4lbs?
Created Date: December 19,2014
Created by: Adisharr
You'll need a minimum of 24 in-lbs of torque to handle that. I would say 30 would be a good figure. Does the motor have any specs besides the voltage you can post?
Created Date: December 19,2014
Created by: ControlsGuy
12 actually because of the 3 " radius, but I wouldn't add 20%, with such a tiny motor I'd at least double the calculated torque (so we 're back in pretty much the same range anyway!)
Created Date: December 19,2014
Created by: Adisharr
12 actually because of the 3 " radius, but I wouldn't add 20%, with such a tiny motor I'd at least double the calculated torque (so we 're back in pretty much the same range anyway!)
Whoops, thanks for correcting that ;)
Created Date: December 19,2014
Created by: dojogube
This is what I'm thinking of using:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd252/dojogube1/Screenshot001_zps4ff44e5a.jpg
Created Date: December 19,2014
Created by: dojogube
This is the rough build out
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd252/dojogube1/Tardis3_zps3f11e0e0.jpg
http:// http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd252/dojogube1/Daytwo_zps53f2de9b.jpg
Created Date: December 19,2014
Created by: ControlsGuy
Yes, either of those motors should have plenty of oomph.
Created Date: December 29,2014
Created by: Adisharr
I'd certainly be interested in seeing this run after you 're done. My daughter is a huge fan! :)