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Old 17-03-2011, 06:52 PM
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I had a bash at getting the dome motor mounted this week. I got some metal plate and cut some holes and slots in it to suit. Got the motor to fit it reasonably well so added a spring for tension. Then I cut a chunk out of the lower ring to recess the motor assembly and bolted the plate to the bottom ring.

Looks almost like a bought one If I can get the toothed belt stuck to the track, we'll have a motor driven dome

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Raining today but not in the dome so I got the belt stuck to the track. The dome is now non slip and motor driven
Encoders and electronics are next to get it under software control.
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Last edited by Tandum; 20-03-2011 at 07:17 AM. Reason: Added pic of the belt.
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