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bertus
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Hello,
If you switch the DC adapter very fast, it depends on the type of DC adapter.
When it is a SMPS adapter, it might fail soon, as that is not upto fast switching.
When it is an old type of adapter, the output voltage may drop a bit when switched off and come back when switched on again.
How deep the dip is depends on the buffer capacitor in the adapter.
Bertus
If you switch the DC adapter very fast, it depends on the type of DC adapter.
When it is a SMPS adapter, it might fail soon, as that is not upto fast switching.
When it is an old type of adapter, the output voltage may drop a bit when switched off and come back when switched on again.
How deep the dip is depends on the buffer capacitor in the adapter.
Bertus
I am even more confused now.
I thought you were putting the new board in the orange device.
I also thought the ‘hammer’ counter weight spun hitting the back of the orange plastic like a cam.
The motors are screwed down, the motor shaft spins, the counter weight knocks.
So, what are your intentions with the new board?. Where will you put it?
Martin
I thought you were putting the new board in the orange device.
I also thought the ‘hammer’ counter weight spun hitting the back of the orange plastic like a cam.
The motors are screwed down, the motor shaft spins, the counter weight knocks.
So, what are your intentions with the new board?. Where will you put it?
Martin
Thank you Bertus. Is there any danger apart from the adapter failing? Like fire, or some other thing? Smart Plug is plugged into a 220V wall plug. Adapter is plugged to it.
Yes new board is connected to orange device. Once everything works, I will put it inside the orange device where the old PCB is. Just testing now.
You are correct about motor. Yes it makes half a turn to hit the top of the box. Think of this like you are hammering to your ceiling.
Thank you! I will refrain from doing it.
https://www.amazon.com/Taidacent-Va...d=1&keywords=B07VWGJ23H&qid=1613401399&sr=8-1
Martin, could you please look at this? They sent me the manual. Can this work?
Martin, could you please look at this? They sent me the manual. Can this work?
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That unit will do exactly what your new board does except it has a reverse switch.
The switch needs manual input so it won’t help.
We need to find an easy way for the motor to spin and ‘knock’ on the casing, giving the desired effect.
Perhaps raising the motor so the ‘hammer’ clips the casing?. The motor will only rotate in one direction with the new board.
Martin
The switch needs manual input so it won’t help.
We need to find an easy way for the motor to spin and ‘knock’ on the casing, giving the desired effect.
Perhaps raising the motor so the ‘hammer’ clips the casing?. The motor will only rotate in one direction with the new board.
Martin
Ok, good idea but metal rod seems to be fixed to the shaft of the motor. I don't know how to remove it.
I think what I need is this:
When power is supplied to the board, it shows motor is going forward, stopping, going backward (with configured times). If that board can loop it, it would work perfect. Both forward and back will hit, great for my scenario.
Yes, that is what I need!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/329...earchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
When power is supplied to the board, it shows motor is going forward, stopping, going backward (with configured times). If that board can loop it, it would work perfect. Both forward and back will hit, great for my scenario.
Yes, that is what I need!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/329...earchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
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Throwing money at similar boards won’t help.
That board is timed to change direction.
Why not think ‘outside the box’. Raise the motor so the ‘cam’ spins freely, screw down a piece of hacksaw blade or similar that the cam lifts each revolution. When the cam passes, the flexi metal or similar will slap down hitting the surface. Like an old football clacker. This is only an idea but will definitely work.
Martin
That board is timed to change direction.
Why not think ‘outside the box’. Raise the motor so the ‘cam’ spins freely, screw down a piece of hacksaw blade or similar that the cam lifts each revolution. When the cam passes, the flexi metal or similar will slap down hitting the surface. Like an old football clacker. This is only an idea but will definitely work.
Martin
I already ordered 2 to offset shipping.
If you watched the video at 16:40 mark, you can see that it is doing exactly what we want it to do:
Forward 1 sec, stop 1 sec, reverse 1 sec. Run this X loops. All configurable.
I had to look up what a clacker is
The point with anything else is the "noise". Hitting it with force makes good sound that vibrates and travels. Others will just make the noise inside as they scrape by.
If you watched the video at 16:40 mark, you can see that it is doing exactly what we want it to do:
Forward 1 sec, stop 1 sec, reverse 1 sec. Run this X loops. All configurable.
I had to look up what a clacker is
The point with anything else is the "noise". Hitting it with force makes good sound that vibrates and travels. Others will just make the noise inside as they scrape by.Ok, keep us informed with your progress.
Martin
Martin
Finally SUCCESS!!!!
Martin, let me send you some beers!
I got the board, it is working perfectly!!!!
Thanks so very much for all the help. I could not have done this without your assistance!
