Posted by Gerald Gorman on November 09, 1999 at 19:30:56:
In Reply to: how about a powered rotating monitor posted by immorta on November 08, 1999 at 05:39:10:
: I wanted to do a rotating monitor in my cab, but it looks like I might be going with a fixed landscape orientation now.
: Anyway I had this idea that by using a worm gear, or powered roller on a large diameter bearing, I could power the rotation of the monitor so it could be rotated on the fly without needing to open the cab at all. I really think the hardest part is the rotating monitor, moterizing would be easy. Something as simple as a couple of micro switches could be used to detect when its in the correct position and a solenoid could push a couple of locking devides into place once in position to stop unwanted movement.
: I hope someone does this or else I will have to do it myself just so it gets done ;)
At least in my cabinet, I can easily rotate the monitor. It's mounted in a 30 degree "wheel" that doesn't fit quite well on the back of the cabinet, so it's about 3 inches larger than the measure (from front to bottom) of the cabinet. I had to make a hole on the back cover so I can close it... So now I simply put my hand behind the cabinet and start rolling the wheel.. .and voila! easy rotation. And, it was an "accident".. but I'm very happy with it.
Gerald Gorman