Tray Rocker

[Beevo]

aka Mechanical Darkroom Assistant....

I must have too much free time on my hands and sat down and designed this device. Parts are 3D printed from PETG and it uses a NEMA 11 stepper motor and a cheap Stepper Controller that allows changing speed and Run/Stop via an Infrared Hand Control.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xUJYRUlezo

[Rick A]

If memory serves me, back in the late 60's or early 70's one (or more) of the photo mags had plans for auto tray rockers. I believe one of them involved air power.

[Ironage]

Fun techy stuff! Even a remote.


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[Graham Patterson]

Interesting. It looks consistent, which is the aim. Is the single axis motion enough for developing?

[Beevo]

I have not actually used it yet to develop a print, however on speed setting 4 or 5 the motion of the liquid and the movement of the print seem fine.

I plan to test it tomorrow as I coated a number of sheets of paper.

[GoodOldNorm]

aka Mechanical Darkroom Assistant....

I must have too much free time on my hands and sat down and designed this device. Parts are 3D printed from PETG and it uses a NEMA 11 stepper motor and a cheap Stepper Controller that allows changing speed and Run/Stop via an Infrared Hand Control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xUJYRUlezo

Good job, could that set up be adapted to make a remote shutter release?

[esearing]

Good nick name for photo lab tech. Might need a t-shirt

[Duolab123]

Very nice. I have a couple lab orbital like shakers I think were designed for blood work. I like your device!!!