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Topic: Review Wolverine Reels2Digital MovieMaker 8mm film digitizer
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Kamel Ikhlef
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 213
From: Arches, France
Registered: Oct 2018
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posted August 24, 2019 09:09 AM
For me, it does not matter for the spelling, I translate by google ... ![[Smile]](smile.gif) I still do not master English unfortunately.
Here are some pictures of my tests:
I encountered some adjustment difficulties by putting back the back cover (screws and notches). I started my design again but this time it's fine.
I still have to design a cable tie with a small screw (the original one is a bit big). for the pulley, I tried several 3D Filaments, but I have wobbles (small waves on the vertical
I have to change the firmware on my printer with all the hardware changes I'm doing. the Chinese manufacturer (Wanhao) must to provide me with the source code this weekend, but I'm still waiting for it.
if I can not get it fast enough, I'll go through an open firmware that I'll modify myself...
And hopefully I'll be able to send you the 3D parts as early as possible, I hope during the next week.
I also put small brass inserts to have easier to fix the pulley on the cabestan motor. It's not easy because it's very small (see the pictures).
For the front cover, it's thinking. I started a little design (just the first part of the top) but I will have to change when everything will be functional.
I will try to design a small magnetic door to protect the frame of the film from the outside light. Still a little work.
what would have been good is also to use the USb back hole to pass the USB cable of the camera to fully close the hood. Thinking !
It's not over yet but it's getting good !
[ August 24, 2019, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: Kamel Ikhlef ]
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Mike Spice
Master Film Handler
Posts: 421
From: none of your business
Registered: Jun 2017
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posted August 24, 2019 12:36 PM
Kamel you are very kind to offer to send me parts that you are printing.
I don't think you will need to send me anything as the only part I would need would be the lens mount.
I am not intending to go with the sprocket/capstan as you are.
If the factory lens mount will work, I would be happy to buy one, but if your lens mount is better, I would be grateful for one of those.
I am going to invent a cover to protect the complete machine and film reels, so your printed 3D covers won't be needed.
I am most grateful for your kindness.
That sprocket/capstan looks really cool!
I imagine testing different filaments must be very time consuming. The work you are doing is amazing.
Malcolm John Toye
You raise a very good point about other woVlerine users who might want to try this at home.
The biggest problem would be to find a way to produce the circuit board that Stan has designed.
Other than that it would be easy to make a shopping list of the other components that go on to the board.
From the pictures I am seeing that equates to a few resistors, a chip, what looks like a transistor, a diode and some connectors and switches and connecting wire.
Add to that the camera, lens and lens mount.
It would be quite a task for someone who does not have the technical skills to solder those components to the board, let alone wire it together.
Once I begin my mod I will do a video and step by step written guide and high quality still images to detail what is involved.
There is no reason in the future if I can help any UK users to achieve this, I will.
The problem would be getting a hold of the circuit board, once that is overcome;
I would be happy for someone to send me the parts and I would solder it together for them and return it for a very small fee, but they would then have to complete the mod on thier own using my video as a guide.
I consider myself incredibly lucky that Stan has offered to send me a fully soldered board so I have a duty to try and help UK users if I can.
Ballpark costs would be in the region of £250 I would think, including camera lens and mount, plus the other components to go on the circuit board.
The cost of the board is an unknown or even if it could be available in the UK.
The camera and lens, lens mount alone are £180 or there abouts.
Perhaps when things are finalised Stan could compile a complete list of every component on the board so we can cost it up in uk prices.
That said, I am not sure how the circuit board could be made available, that would be a question for Stan.
Perhaps it is possible to order one from the people who made them for him.
Before this mod of Stans' came about I was planning to have just my Navy footage scanned by a professional house, I worked out that would cost around £300 so this mod will not only make it cheaper, but in time, will allow me to scan films for other people to a much higher quality than before.
[ August 26, 2019, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: Mike Spice ]
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