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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 17, 2023 20:09:30 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Aug 27 2007, 04:48 PM I thought you might enjoy some pictures of the installation of Brent's new A3P Spitz projector. While things were very hectic, as Steve Pielock was delivering parts to three of us, the main thrust of this visit was to install this projector. By the time I arrived, Steve had spent a day getting the entire projector together and ready for mounting on the pedestal base. The base is designed to raise the "spring line" of the planetarium to eight feet, the normal level for most small planetariums. It allows working room for the drive motors for latitude and daily motion. Also allowing easy axis to the more then 100 separate wires that pass between the control console and the instrument. I arrived at about the same time as Brian, the third member of the Phoenix group (and the only one of us with a true planetarium building and dome)[something I lust over tongue.gif every time I see it]. Upon entering, I found him looking over the projector which was ready to lift into place.  With enough extra hands, the projector was lifted into place.  Brent, far left, holds the unit steady as Steve does final alignment. My brother Lloyd (next right), who was visiting from Texas, joins in to help mount the machine.  Steve does final alignment and checks for clearance on motors and wiring. |
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Post by scotttucker on Nov 18, 2023 0:57:56 GMT -7
Thank you Ron for getting these older posts back on OC. I love this stuff.
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:32:44 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Aug 27 2007, 05:02 PM With everything aligned, Brent watches as his new projector drops perfectly into place.  The four main cable bundles that run between the machine and control console are plugged into their proper receptacles on the back of the control unit.  Brian steadies the projector.....  as Steve mounts the star ball. |
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:33:47 GMT -7
Posted by: mrgare5050 Aug 27 2007, 05:07 PM
what holds that star ball ON there? gare
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:34:38 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Aug 27 2007, 05:14 PM After some final adjustments to the star ball....  This beautiful machine is ready to be put through its paces.  A click of a few switches and the unit is ready to project the southern stars.  Since Steve still had to do final alignments and since there is no way to keep me quiet with so many planetarium people around, it was decided to leave Brent and Steve alone to finish the installation. I plan to go back soon (if Brent will have me) and continue my report of this great installation. Also to give a report on Brent's Spitz 373 as seen in the foreground of the last picture. |
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:35:35 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Aug 27 2007, 05:25 PM
QUOTE(mrgare5050 @ Aug 27 2007, 05:07 PM) *
what holds that star ball ON there? gare
The star ball is attached to the main projector central shaft by a large round metal plate. This place covers the large hole on the bottom of the star ball. The hole must be large enough to allow the mounting of the lamp and arc starting circuitry. This plate is also driven by the precession motor. I will have many more precision pictures of this unit as I recondition my projector.
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:36:22 GMT -7
Posted by: mrgare5050 Nov 28 2015, 04:08 AM
speaking of 'where are they now huh', how is
the third member of the Phoenix group
how is THE PHOENIX GROUP doing. still in PHOENIX? ive always wondered why it isnt FEENIX
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:37:03 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Nov 28 2015, 11:16 AM
With all the taxes in most metropolitan areas that would be a most apt name.
With all of the time that I have been putting into my projects, I really haven't had the time to do much visiting. The last time I saw Brian was in 2008 just before I went after the Minolta projector. I need to invite him up to see my results.
I also need to get down and see Brent once again. He has been up to see me but I have been very lax in visiting him. The last time was when I helped him install the new control unit for the night club converted Spitz model B projector.
It is interesting that while we are fairly close we still don't see each other on a regular bases.
I must go out now and set up for my new and expanded Christmas Show.
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:37:31 GMT -7
Posted by: mrgare5050 Nov 28 2015, 04:07 PM
take a picture of the Christmas Star for us to see!
gare, one of the three unwise men
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:38:02 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Nov 28 2019, 09:33 AM
QUOTE(Ron Walker @ Aug 27 2007, 05:25 PM) *
The star ball is attached to the main projector central shaft by a large round metal plate. This place covers the large hole on the bottom of the star ball. The hole must be large enough to allow the mounting of the lamp and arc starting circuitry. This plate is also driven by the precession motor. I will have many more precision pictures of this unit as I recondition my projector.
Me bad, and again speaking before I had a chance to really study this projector. While most is accurate, this hole is not used to mount the arc lamp or the incandescent bulb. There is a seperate plate on the side of the star ball that opens a hatch to allow access for this.
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:38:33 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Nov 28 2019, 09:35 AM
QUOTE(mrgare5050 @ Nov 28 2015, 04:07 PM) *
take a picture of the Christmas Star for us to see!
gare, one of the three unwise men
Did I post a picture of this at another location? I actually don't remember. Perhaps it is well to review all of these older posts, both to correct mistakes and answer unanswered questions.
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:39:02 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Nov 28 2019, 09:38 AM
QUOTE(Ron Walker @ Aug 27 2007, 05:02 PM) *
With everything aligned, Brent watches as his new projector drops perfectly into place.
The four main cable bundles that run between the machine and control console are plugged into their proper receptacles on the back of the control unit.
Brian steadies the projector.....
as Steve mounts the star ball.
The last picture shows the mounting of the star ball to the reinforced opening and the open hatch above to mount the lamp.
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:39:30 GMT -7
Posted by: mrgare5050 Dec 4 2019, 12:32 PM
I love all the white tee shirts. that's authentic!
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Post by Ron Walker on Nov 18, 2023 11:39:52 GMT -7
Posted by: Ron Walker Dec 5 2019, 07:02 PM
QUOTE(mrgare5050 @ Dec 4 2019, 12:32 PM) *
I love all the white tee shirts. that's authentic!
As I remember a bunch of them had Spitz written on them.
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