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Quyen Le · August 7th, 2005, 07:59 AM

The motor ran about 15+ hours, no problem. So motor problem is not an issue here. Thanks.

Quyen

Leo Mandy · August 7th, 2005, 08:12 AM

Quyen,

I got a bunch of .5cc syrings and they are too small in diameter for the grommets, so I will have to upgrade to the full 1cc size! It slides too easily up and down and therefore too hard to get a good focal length.

Quyen Le · August 7th, 2005, 08:26 AM

Leo,

Sorry that I gave wrong syringe size. I still don't know why I said .5cc. Hope you can get the 1cc one, thanks.

Quyen

Quyen Le · August 9th, 2005, 12:40 AM

Some asked me what kind of battery / power supply / voltage do I use for this set up, here are my answers:

- I use 1 1.2v rechargable battery, 2 battery will cause a lots of noise yet don't solve grain problem as good as 1 battery.

- If you want to use 2 rechargable battery which is 2.4v, use 1 resistor about 15-25 ohm (I am using 18 ohm) and connect it in serial with the motor.
(+ resistor motor -)

- Use 50 ohm variable resistor will be the best choice since you can find the best voltage setting for your system with different shutter speeds.

I wonder if anyone has successfully built this adapter?
Hope this info will help you further in building a working one for yourself, thanks.

Quyen

Carlos Ferrao · August 9th, 2005, 03:48 AM

I have ordered one of Le's adapters and even though I haven't received it yet (a few more days, hopefully), I just want to thank Le for the great customer service he gives. So far every email I've sent him, he's replied almost immediately with answers to all the questions I've had. If the product lives up to expectactions (and I've bet $200 that it will!), then I have to say it's one of my best experiences as a customer so far.

Thanks Le!

Quyen Le · August 12th, 2005, 04:30 PM

Hi all,

I wonder if anybody has finished this adapter yet? I have another version which is slightly different than the original one. It's round instead of square. Use basicly the same material as the square one, just slightly different design, works good. More to come.

http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_1.JPG
http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_2.JPG
http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_3.JPG
http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_4.JPG
http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_5.JPG

Quyen

Craig Bellaire · August 12th, 2005, 04:39 PM

That looks really Awesome.... very nice...

Quyen Le · August 13th, 2005, 10:35 AM

I just record some seconds of video using new adapter. Motor noise is there, will improve it later.
http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/test.mpg

Bill Porter · August 13th, 2005, 01:37 PM

That comes up as an empty file for me...

Neat stuff, Quyen. You are very innovative.

Hey, I noticed you are located in Portland, my former home. Beautiful summers up there!

Quyen Le · August 13th, 2005, 04:53 PM

Sorry Bill, the link is fixed. Weather is nice here. Thanks.

Quyen

Bill Porter · August 14th, 2005, 01:05 AM

Good job, looks very nice!

Leo Mandy · August 14th, 2005, 08:02 AM

Quyen,

I must have a been a pain in the *** getting that sheet metal around the plastic, I applaud you for that - and all of the smooth edges, you really have put alot of work into this. Good job.

Leo Mandy · August 14th, 2005, 08:16 AM

Hey Quyen,

I was looking at the pdf guide and you say that you used :

http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/l3385.html

But this is a rectangular and your guide shows that it is a round end to it. So is it the wrong?

Quyen Le · August 14th, 2005, 10:00 AM

Leo

The Surplusshed item is inside the tube so it's not visible. Thanks.

Quyen

Leo Mandy · August 14th, 2005, 10:31 AM

Sorry, I meant that the tube is round and the achromat is rectangular, but I guess the tube is bigger than the achromat.

August 7th, 2005, 07:59 AM	#121
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Motor Test The motor ran about 15+ hours, no problem. So motor problem is not an issue here. Thanks. Quyen

August 9th, 2005, 12:40 AM	#124
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Voltage Some asked me what kind of battery / power supply / voltage do I use for this set up, here are my answers: - I use 1 1.2v rechargable battery, 2 battery will cause a lots of noise yet don't solve grain problem as good as 1 battery. - If you want to use 2 rechargable battery which is 2.4v, use 1 resistor about 15-25 ohm (I am using 18 ohm) and connect it in serial with the motor. (+ resistor motor -) - Use 50 ohm variable resistor will be the best choice since you can find the best voltage setting for your system with different shutter speeds. I wonder if anyone has successfully built this adapter? Hope this info will help you further in building a working one for yourself, thanks. Quyen

August 12th, 2005, 04:30 PM	#126
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	version 2 Hi all, I wonder if anybody has finished this adapter yet? I have another version which is slightly different than the original one. It's round instead of square. Use basicly the same material as the square one, just slightly different design, works good. More to come. http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_1.JPG http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_2.JPG http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_3.JPG http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_4.JPG http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/ver2_5.JPG Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

August 12th, 2005, 04:39 PM	#127
Craig Bellaire Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422	Dude That looks really Awesome.... very nice... __________________ Craig Bellaire www.VerticalVideoSolutions.com

August 13th, 2005, 10:35 AM	#128
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	I just record some seconds of video using new adapter. Motor noise is there, will improve it later. http://www.nuocsong.com/nhatho/adapter/test.mpg __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

August 7th, 2005, 08:12 AM	#122
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Quyen, I got a bunch of .5cc syrings and they are too small in diameter for the grommets, so I will have to upgrade to the full 1cc size! It slides too easily up and down and therefore too hard to get a good focal length.

August 7th, 2005, 08:26 AM	#123
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Leo, Sorry that I gave wrong syringe size. I still don't know why I said .5cc. Hope you can get the 1cc one, thanks. Quyen

August 9th, 2005, 03:48 AM	#125
Carlos Ferrao New Boot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 10	I have ordered one of Le's adapters and even though I haven't received it yet (a few more days, hopefully), I just want to thank Le for the great customer service he gives. So far every email I've sent him, he's replied almost immediately with answers to all the questions I've had. If the product lives up to expectactions (and I've bet $200 that it will!), then I have to say it's one of my best experiences as a customer so far. Thanks Le!

August 13th, 2005, 01:37 PM	#129
Bill Porter Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ventura, California, USA Posts: 751	That comes up as an empty file for me... Neat stuff, Quyen. You are very innovative. Hey, I noticed you are located in Portland, my former home. Beautiful summers up there!

August 13th, 2005, 04:53 PM	#130
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Sorry Bill, the link is fixed. Weather is nice here. Thanks. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

August 14th, 2005, 01:05 AM	#131
Bill Porter Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ventura, California, USA Posts: 751	Good job, looks very nice!

August 14th, 2005, 08:02 AM	#132
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Quyen, I must have a been a pain in the *** getting that sheet metal around the plastic, I applaud you for that - and all of the smooth edges, you really have put alot of work into this. Good job.

August 14th, 2005, 08:16 AM	#133
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Hey Quyen, I was looking at the pdf guide and you say that you used : http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/l3385.html But this is a rectangular and your guide shows that it is a round end to it. So is it the wrong?

August 14th, 2005, 10:00 AM	#134
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Leo The Surplusshed item is inside the tube so it's not visible. Thanks. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

August 14th, 2005, 10:31 AM	#135
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Sorry, I meant that the tube is round and the achromat is rectangular, but I guess the tube is bigger than the achromat.