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1/13/13 at 3:14pm

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A Cinemascope setup is not complete without an A-lens and motorized sled. He's a pic of my home-brew sled, with attached HTB A-lens. Construction cost is in the $200 range, not including the lens.

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1/15/13 at 1:59pm

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Cool, thanks for sharing. Is this controlled via a MP or do you use limits switches ?

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1/15/13 at 6:18pm

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This is IR controlled with limit switches. The limit switches can be easily moved to set the lens-in and lens-out positions.

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2/3/13 at 4:18am

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Sick, how many hours did that take to make?

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2/11/13 at 7:51pm

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Kainers-
I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. So, without counting all of the "brainstorming", I would say that it took about 2 hours to assemble, including a bathroom break, and dealing with a solicitor at the front door (Jehovah Witness). The aluminum is black - anodized by a local shop. I suppose an aluminum shroud would give it a more finished look. Normally, I don't look at it while watching a movie.

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2/19/13 at 9:28am

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Nice Job!
A motorized sled has been on my "to do" list for a few years......seems some other project always bubbles up higher than it.....seeing others gives me a kick in the rear....