We have a local install scheduled this weekend and we are going to film a step by step procedure for installing the Rack and Pinion mounts we sell. Since there are so many different shapes and sizes for ROR obsy's our hope is to add as many video setups as possible.

Jeffrey Geiss, Co-Founder

Dark Dragons Astro

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    JeffGeiss This is amazing. I can't wait to modify my shed with this. I'm currently using a Rubbermaid shed with a linear actuator but it only opens half way. My new Mach2GTO is too big and will collide with the roof. I need to offset the Rubbermaid roof with 2x4s and convert it into this type of roof mechanism.

      JeffGeiss This is amazing. I can't wait to modify my shed with this. I'm currently using a Rubbermaid shed with a linear actuator but it only opens half way. My new Mach2GTO is too big and will collide with the roof. I need to offset the Rubbermaid roof with 2x4s and convert it into this type of roof mechanism.

        JeffGeiss I would pay for you to come out and do this for my balcony observatory.

          Many years ago, I had an idea to convert the rubbermaid style buildings into observatory. Actually the ones I looked at were designed to store the garbage cans. It had a nice flip up lid that I thought could easily be modified.

          Jeffrey Geiss, Co-Founder

          Dark Dragons Astro

          10 days later

          Im having my rubbermaid modified as I type this. Going to lift the roof and use the minilair drawer slides.

          Excellent, we would love to see images of the upgrade, if you'd like to share them.

          Jeff

          Jeffrey Geiss, Co-Founder

          Dark Dragons Astro

          What's shaft diameter for your 600W motor? Do you think it's overkill for the mini?

          3/4" It has been used on the mini but its overkill for sure. Problem we have had is finding good gear options for the smaller 72watt motor that we use for Shutters on domes.

          Jeffrey Geiss, Co-Founder

          Dark Dragons Astro

          6 months later

          I currently have a 3 phase ac motor manual setup and wanting to use the dragonlair but see its motor output is dc. Would it be easier to find a way to change the motor to a dc motor or are there converters to make it work fine? Looking inside the panel, its a 4 wire coming from the motor. Added link for the motor I currently have.

          https://www.caldwellmotors.com/products/weg-3318es3e56c-s-0-33-hp-1800-rpm-56c-tefc-three-phase-motor?srsltid=AfmBOooWoX6IfzVP35L3zbHaHPBGFlDfRGZyUPzYnktMMAJS5gzDYuol

            houstonderk olThe DragonLAIR is a DC voltage motor controller and is not compatible with AC motors. We did this for a few reasons. First is safety. DC voltage is a safer way to operate a motor and at the low voltages we work with does not require a certified electrician to install. Second is motor speed control. It is much easier to design a system to modulate the speed of a DC motor vs AC motors. And the other main reason is cost. The combo gear motors we use are commodity products available at thousands of places worldwide. They are the same motors used to operate the tarps on heavy dump trucks. They have millions of use hours in some of the most demanding environmental conditions imaginable and for one to be placed on an ROR application is probably the lightest duty one would be used for.

            If you have questions about concerting your existing system let us know and we can work directly with you to find a solution that fits the need and your budget.

            Jeff

            Jeffrey Geiss, Co-Founder

            Dark Dragons Astro