Re: [Frameworks] how to power a projector mounted on a rotating device

2016-07-25 Thread Scott Stark
Thanks everyone for the excellent suggestions. I knew FW was the right place to ask! Scott Stark www.scottstark.com -Original Message- From: FrameWorks [mailto:frameworks-boun...@jonasmekasfilms.com] On Behalf Of John Muse Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:17 AM To: Experimental Film

Re: [Frameworks] how to power a projector mounted on a rotating device

2016-07-25 Thread John Muse
Scott, Jeanne and I have used many of these for video installations: https://www.sldlighting.com/ac-motor-turntable-with-rotating-outlet-50-lb-capacity-12-top Reliable. We've ordered them with 1rpm motors. Good luck! j On Jul 25, 2016, at 9:06 AM, Mani Mazinani

Re: [Frameworks] how to power a projector mounted on a rotating device

2016-07-25 Thread Mani Mazinani
Marco's machine looks wonderful. Toronto artist John Shipman has constructed what Scott is looking for an installation using slide projectors. It uses the slip ring things mentioned previously. His website will have more information and his email address as well. Best, Mani On Jul 25, 2016

Re: [Frameworks] how to power a projector mounted on a rotating device

2016-07-24 Thread Bryan Konefsky
Hey Scott and all - regarding rotating turntables that include rotating AC - see this link: http://www.vuemore.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwztG8BRCJgseTvZLctr8BEiQAA_kBD9Fw3HF-6RCdrntuK6afHo7TQApVQy3Bx_eRTy707z0aApsm8P8HAQ I've purchased several over the years and they are fantastic... I suspect if you

Re: [Frameworks] how to power a projector mounted on a rotating device

2016-07-24 Thread Karl Reinsalu
I recall a 35mm installation that used an ac cable with a pre-built slip ring design. They built the turntable and film looper themselves, but sourced the cable from a film industry rental house. Might be worth an inquiry with a production house like William F Whites or similar. Otherwise possibly

Re: [Frameworks] how to power a projector mounted on a rotating device

2016-07-24 Thread Ryder White
Hi Scott, I've been trying to figure this out too for some time, and as far as I can tell you need something like this: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13063 Or any other sort of "slip ring" that is rated for sufficient current. The issue with a turntable is you would probably have to rig

[Frameworks] how to power a projector mounted on a rotating device

2016-07-24 Thread Scott Stark
Hi all, does anyone have an idea of how to supply power to a projector that's set on a rotating device such as a turntable? Is there such a thing as a rotating power supply? I saw this - the main cylinder wouldn't do it but the part that attaches to the wall does rotate 360, but I can't quite