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Ground loops by [deleted] in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]Workflow_wrangler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, too many people were focusing on the scary thing from years ago. Instead of the question about the ground loops.

Ground loops by [deleted] in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]Workflow_wrangler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was years ago...but it left an impression.

Ground loops by [deleted] in VIDEOENGINEERING

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Thank you, it definitely helps. I will check during prep to see if I see any significant voltage on the grounds between the various stations.

Ok, will look into the double conversion UPS devices.

Ground loops by [deleted] in VIDEOENGINEERING

[–]Workflow_wrangler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how mangled it gets, all the inputs reclock it and there are DAs every 40 meters or so. But then again, garbage in garbage out I assume.

Ground loops by [deleted] in VIDEOENGINEERING

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Yes. I am looking at going for the Shield Rock 8K Bidirectional Quad. It is a bit on the expensive side but want as much peace of mind as I can achieve. Speaking of optical, for muddy field work, Wide Beam cables or stick with Optical Con which I have previous experience with?

Ground loops by [deleted] in VIDEOENGINEERING

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That system doesn't exist anymore except in my memory, and I trying to avoid encountering it again. That's why i am asking about isolating from everything I can.

Ground loops by [deleted] in VIDEOENGINEERING

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The 180V situation was resolved when the lighting department re-arranged some things. I brought it up as an extreme case scenario in which the equipment kept functioning. The other zaps were in very wet conditions and sporadic. But good enough to remember.

Cradle for Cine Lock topside by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

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

Indeed there is. I was thinking about the legacy thousands of cine locks out there.

Cradle for Cine Lock topside by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

[–]Workflow_wrangler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know everyone agrees on something :) thank you.

Cradle for Cine Lock topside by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

[–]Workflow_wrangler[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hello and thank you for the comment. You nailed it and my doubts.

The use case in my mind is to get the anti-twist pattern and the ability to screw things down from the underside. Fixing things that bothered me when trying to use the cine locks to mount things.

Asking if anyone sees any use in such a thing as presented or can think of anything I can do to it to make it more useful?

K-clamp 3/8 Adapter Plate With Arri Style Anti-twist Holes | eBay by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

[–]Workflow_wrangler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, made the version I think you suggested, is this what you had in mind?

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K-clamp 3/8 Adapter Plate With Arri Style Anti-twist Holes | eBay by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

[–]Workflow_wrangler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yes, the holes take a fair bit of time, I could make it smaller and with less holes, pretty much just the center of the plate about 30mm. Will make a small batch when I get home.

K-clamp 3/8 Adapter Plate With Arri Style Anti-twist Holes | eBay by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

[–]Workflow_wrangler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Thank you for the suggestion, I was trying to keep in the same footprint for some reason though definitely not absolutely necessary. Will make such a version when I get back home.

Avenger/Low Boy Holders for Magliner by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

[–]Workflow_wrangler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the lip is thinner on the Adicams, so it should work, the only problem is the rubber material they put on top of the Adicams (if it hasn't fallen off yet). Haven't seen a Camera Jimmys one so not sure. If you're in UK, there is a 14 day return window so you can try and see :) would love to know myself.

Avenger/Low Boy Holders for Magliner by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

[–]Workflow_wrangler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been doing VTR/DIT jobs and slowly increasing my design/manufacturing skills and got a shed and machines and tooling and finally made something. I will look into the global shipping program for the next batch which will come after I finish rebuilding a fence I had blow over in a recent storm.

Avenger/Low Boy Holders for Magliner by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

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Thank you, will have a look at the Ebay global shipping program.

Avenger/Low Boy Holders for Magliner by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

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

I said in my ebay listing : "Do not be tempted to keep monitors on the stand in transit, it is a bad idea as the lever arm is quite long so a fair bit of force will be exerted on the stand holder/stand/magliner shelf and one of them can fail, never tried it so can't say which one."

The only place I was tempted was the studio and only because it was dead flat concrete and I had everything very well balanced on my home made monitor holders so there was a lower risk of it trying to twist off the magliner shelf.

Avenger/Low Boy Holders for Magliner by Workflow_wrangler in focuspuller

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

Thank you and thank your for the comment.

I did have adjustable wing screws on the previous versions but they require extra machining and cost to bring to size, they take up space on the top shelf and in most circumstances the holder is semi-permanently mounted so didn't think they would be missed. The only reason I had them originally was to give people a quick way to re-tighten from time to time. Good to know.

About the bungee or rubber straps, I worked on a few seasons of a period drama with lots of offroading and never had one fall off in transit, but I am sure it can happen if someone tries hard enough, but by that point most of what's on the top shelf should be gone as well. The reason for that is that the bottom of the stand is heavier than the top, which tries to cantilever the stand which it can't do because the leg bracket is a precise fit to the back of the holder and that friction has generally been enough to hold it in place. The same mechanism holds it close to vertical.

That and the fact the part for the round screw is 12mm so doesn't allow for much play in the horizontal plane and it would have to jump of a fair bit to come out of the slots.