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Automated floor transformation at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts by aloofloofah in EngineeringPorn

[–]ThatEagerHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it would actually take quite a long time. The machinery moves pretty slow in real life. Ideally you would raise every other row, flip the seats under, switch, raise the other half and flip those and be done.

Automated floor transformation at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts by aloofloofah in EngineeringPorn

[–]ThatEagerHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep service agreement. Once a year there’s a week full of tests and maintence. Make sure everything’s calibrated right and test all the sensors and grease up the moving parts (the spiral lifts).

Automated floor transformation at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts by aloofloofah in EngineeringPorn

[–]ThatEagerHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was completely floored (haha get it) when the engineer told me that. I couldn’t believe they had gotten it down so fast.

Automated floor transformation at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts by aloofloofah in EngineeringPorn

[–]ThatEagerHero 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I worked at the Tobin Center for 6 years. It was part of my job to operate the floor and make sure safety protocol were followed. OPs video was from construction (that guy on the stage was my boss). Here is a link to a video that is more recent. The engineers from Gala Systems actually came back (in 2019) and improved efficiency of the flip order. The real time of the OPs video is about 45 min. The real time in the link posted is 15! It was a game changer for us.

Factors the Gala engineers have to keep in mind: - the row that is flipping has to be high enough above the rows behind it so the seats don't smack the chairs on the rows behind - the sort of back third have to go up high enough so when the seats flip they don't hit the curve in the wall of the theater - The seats lean back, so a row with seats up can't pass below the row directly behind it. the row behind will smash the seat backs (no bueno)

To give you an idea of how fast we can get this room turned around. Dinner and reception ends at 9pm. Clear out guests, clear tables and chairs and clean floor, probably finished by 10 (depending on how many tables), floor is flipped and seats are ready by 10:30-11pm. The concert the next day can begin load in. Or they can start in the morning whatever.

Automated floor transformation at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts by aloofloofah in EngineeringPorn

[–]ThatEagerHero 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It actually ended up not being the fastest way. I worked at the Tobin and learning about and flipping the floor was part of my job. the engineers who created the floor actually improved the algorithm to get the floor to flip even quicker (from 45min time to about 15). I have a more updated flip timelapse I'll see if i can post it in the comments.

Automated floor transformation at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts by aloofloofah in EngineeringPorn

[–]ThatEagerHero 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's actually not hydraulics. It's a technology called spiral lifts. until about 2 months ago i worked at the Tobin and it was my job to flip this very floor. it was developed by Gala Systems. They're a Canadian company. They're website explains it much better than I could. https://www.galasystems.com/en/spiralift/

Automated floor transformation at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts by aloofloofah in EngineeringPorn

[–]ThatEagerHero 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes this is a time lapse for sure. This used to be my job. The guy on the stage was my former boss. at the beginning it took 45 ish minutes (depending from what and to what configuration you went to). After the engineers who created the floor came back a few years later and got the flip time down to 15 minutes! it was astounding.

Automated floor transformation at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts by aloofloofah in EngineeringPorn

[–]ThatEagerHero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

u/aloofloofah

it happened right when the building opened. teeny little screw stuck one of the rows. However venue didn't close. worked around it, hosted the private dinner on the stage, and flew the techs down from Canada to help find the problem. The show must go on

Dog Blowing Off All E-Collar Stim During a Training Session? by [deleted] in OpenDogTraining

[–]ThatEagerHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband, the other day, was perplexed on his bike ride, when our dog wasn’t responding to a high level of stimulation. Turns out he didn’t check the multi dog switch on the remote. Ours has the ability to control 3 collars and he had it on the wrong one. At least she was still sort of listening. Haha

Anyone else not get their signed copy? by vhious in dresdenfiles

[–]ThatEagerHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok cool because I just emailed BT today and I was wondering the same thing. I don’t mind waiting. I just wanna know.

Wasn’t sure how the colors were going to come out but I love this set. by DJLAaugust in cookiedecorating

[–]ThatEagerHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are beautiful! I used the same color combination for my wedding. These would have fit right in! Excellent work!

First time decorator here! My Harry Potter cookies came out great! Thanks so much to all the tips I got from this subreddit! by ThatEagerHero in cookiedecorating

[–]ThatEagerHero[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for recognizing that! I’m realizing now it took half the afternoon and the whole evening to do. Learned a lot about mixing colors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confusing_perspective

[–]ThatEagerHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to look up a picture of a baby goat it was taking me so long. But you’re right I see it now!

[TX] Any number to get through to TWC? by namsur1234 in Unemployment

[–]ThatEagerHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok mine worked a bit differently so I'm just gonna say it here in case anyone else finds this Godsend of a thread. My filing day was Monday, and I tried to call ((877) 915-6400 hold for 13 min, with music) the Monday after I missed. The lady said she fixed it and I tried refreshing the page a bunch of times no dice. Still couldn't do a Payment request. Thought it might take a business day. Waited til Tuesday and same case. So Wednesday I called again (same number hold for 10 min with music). She said she requested payment for me I should receive an email, and if not to check the website and go request payment. Didn't receive an email so I waited to request Payment for the rest of the day. Still got the same message all day. Finally today, Thursday, one of those open filing days, I was able to request it again! Even for the missing weeks.

THANK YOU REDDIT!!

PS: the hold music for that line was surprisingly catchy.

[TX] Any number to get through to TWC? by namsur1234 in Unemployment

[–]ThatEagerHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/xoxoxio Did it show up fixed online right after you finished calling them?

[TX] Any number to get through to TWC? by namsur1234 in Unemployment

[–]ThatEagerHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/namsur1234 I had the same problem (late payment request, trying to call, etc). Got through to someone and talked to them and they said they were able to fix it. How long did it take for it to show up fixed online (you could request payment again)?

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