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motorized lighting lift system
I have 3 led light fixtures hung by cables and would like to put in an electronic system with a up/down switch to raise the fixtures to gain access instead of doing it manually.
I have done some research and have figured a need a motor that is able to pull the fixtures cables up/down, a switch to operate the motor and some sort of way to configure the switch to know when to stop at the desired up/down location. I have seen some people who have used actuators to lift their canopies, but because of the limited space I need something that can pull the cables. I have no problem connecting a pulley system to the cables but do not know where to buy a motor for this or how to connect and operate it to a switch and program it? Anyone have any info? If anyone is mechanically inclined for this and local to me I would willing to compensate for installation help. Thanks, |
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Ask blue water aquarium in victoria and see their portfolio on their site...they did one there.
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http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...=41736&page=18
check out lastlights old build thread. he starts talking about it on post 179, he did a really great job |
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Check hydroponics stores, I've seen factory made units for this
Also for diy I'd recommend a stepper motor
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One thing I'd change is I'd use aluminium channel or something to create the pulley assembly rather than wood. Less to go wrong! I think my build lists where I sourced parts from. I don't recall off the top of my head sorry.
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If you decide to DIY it, I can help talk you through it. I do this stuff all the time but I'm too swamped with work and a PhD at the moment to help you hands on . Will be a fun project! |
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Take a look at my build thread...got a light lifter that pulls and limits distance.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...=61961&page=23
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Anyone else recommend places to buy from? I talked to a guy at progressiveautomations.com, they have a wharehouse in Richmond, basically would be able to show me how to wire everything together, but after speaking with him and reading some of your threads it seems a lot easier..... Thanks everybody. |
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I got it from progressive...it was not hard at all. Not super quiet though. I only use it about once per week so it doesn't really matter to me right now.
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