After installing the orbital hinges, I have decided to go with my original 3-bar system for ease of installation and stability. One of the things I borrowed from the orbital designs is the use of Chicago screws which increase the ease of installation and maintenance. Another thing added is the use of Lock-Tite to keep the posts from backing off inadvertantly.
Note, this is the beater helmet and I didn't take the time to install the eye LED arrays as they are not intended for this brain bucket.
The Firgelli linear actuators are designed for precision and longevity, not so much for blinding speed. So while the movie visor speed is not matched, the safety to the user and peace of mind requirements are more than met.
Firgelli / Hyperdyne system in action:
Visor ride height at top of open position:
Which model Firgelli actuators did you use?
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
Hey Honus, ggod to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteThe L12-50-50-6-R were the ones that fit the bill for form factor, speed and power. I have to say they make a very clean and beautiful little unit.
http://www.firgelli.com/Uploads/L12_datasheet.pdf
Thanks! I was also looking at the L12 series 50-50 as it was the only model that wasn't painfully slow and I was concerned if it had enough power but it appears it works just fine. Are you using just one or two?
ReplyDeleteIn this video just one, but I am using 2 now as it is a bit faster and smoother, not that it isn't so with o e :-p
ReplyDeleteThanks- I appreciate the info!
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