This was a quick response from me whining on your last video that you didn't show your roll-off method. Thanks for the fast response. I was staying away from the chain method because I didn't want a sagging chain making the mechanism both unsafe and unsightly. You solved both problems by running your chain horizontally instead of the common vertical configuration. I really like it and will, with your blessings, incorporate this in my new 8x10 building!
By all means, feel free to use this idea. The issues you mentioned are the exact reasons that I didn't go with the chain drive in the first place. However, the rail solution caused other issues as I outlined in my video. I went through several scenarios before I settled on the horizontal solution. It has worked out fantastic so far. Good luck on your build!
Thanks for the video. Can you still manually open and close the roof if needed (i.e. power outage)? btw - I'm doing astrophotography near Somerset, KY and getting a ROR is my next project so I'm getting as much info as possible.
Yes, there is a mechanical release on the motor that allows it to free-wheel. You will love a ROR! I have some earlier videos of my construction process and an early tour. If you have any questions, I'll be glad to help in any way that I can.
I may have to modify my ROR based on your design. Curious, how long of a chain did you get, based on your shed size and where did you purchase the chain from? I am hoping my Aleko motor will allow my to remove the train 'head' and replace it with one that I can attach a chain too. Did a quick search and cannot seem to find the 'gear' heads for the chains. Do you have a link for those???
So far this design has worked very well. I did have to get an additional 20 feet of chain and some chain splice links. I got these from Amazon, and they were reasonably priced. I also looked for just the 'gear heads' for the motor and was unsuccessful. I ended up just getting an entirely new unit. After it came in and comparing the two, it does look as if the 'sprocket' for the rail-type and the gear for the chain are interchangeable on the drive, if you could find a source. Hope this helps.
This was a quick response from me whining on your last video that you didn't show your roll-off method. Thanks for the fast response. I was staying away from the chain method because I didn't want a sagging chain making the mechanism both unsafe and unsightly. You solved both problems by running your chain horizontally instead of the common vertical configuration. I really like it and will, with your blessings, incorporate this in my new 8x10 building!
By all means, feel free to use this idea. The issues you mentioned are the exact reasons that I didn't go with the chain drive in the first place. However, the rail solution caused other issues as I outlined in my video. I went through several scenarios before I settled on the horizontal solution. It has worked out fantastic so far. Good luck on your build!
Thanks for the video. Can you still manually open and close the roof if needed (i.e. power outage)?
btw - I'm doing astrophotography near Somerset, KY and getting a ROR is my next project so I'm getting as much info as possible.
Yes, there is a mechanical release on the motor that allows it to free-wheel. You will love a ROR! I have some earlier videos of my construction process and an early tour. If you have any questions, I'll be glad to help in any way that I can.
I may have to modify my ROR based on your design. Curious, how long of a chain did you get, based on your shed size and where did you purchase the chain from? I am hoping my Aleko motor will allow my to remove the train 'head' and replace it with one that I can attach a chain too. Did a quick search and cannot seem to find the 'gear' heads for the chains. Do you have a link for those???
So far this design has worked very well. I did have to get an additional 20 feet of chain and some chain splice links. I got these from Amazon, and they were reasonably priced. I also looked for just the 'gear heads' for the motor and was unsuccessful. I ended up just getting an entirely new unit. After it came in and comparing the two, it does look as if the 'sprocket' for the rail-type and the gear for the chain are interchangeable on the drive, if you could find a source. Hope this helps.