Posted by Jerky on November 10, 1999 at 17:17:16:
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 ;)
All you would need is a variable speed drill,
2 limit switches, and here we go again...
A double pole double throw center off switch.
Set the drill on low, make sure the drill
has an adjustment for this (red knob on handle).
Mount drill at center of your boxed in monitor,
wire up the forward and reverse on the drill,
run wires to your switch and limit switches.
Here is how it would work : Hit switch to forward,
the power goes through the limit switch and when
the monitor rotates and hits that limit switch,
the drill will stop. Hit reverse to bring monitor
back to it's orignal position. thats it , a very
simple circuit...I will do this on day.
And this is how I will do it.
Try it,
Jerky