Lowcost easy DIY static adapter at DVinfo.net

David MD Smith · February 19th, 2006, 02:25 PM

Hi all,

I've been following these threads for a while now and have enjoyed
playing around at building a static adapter (which might or might not get motorised at some stage).

As a lot of the info was gleaned from this site, I thought I'd post some instructions as to what has worked for me in the off chance that it might be of interest (or indeed use) to anyone.
It's biult entirely from components bought off ebay and bolts together. The whole thing cost under 70 quid and unlike most statics, doesn't use the Thorlabs although that is probably a neater solution.

http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/~smithdm/dof.html

There are some captures at the bottom but it's at night indoors so not much light to be had. I'll put up some more when I've had a chance to play.

regards,

Dave

Leo Mandy · February 19th, 2006, 04:14 PM

Looks great, thanks for the tutorial!

Forrest Schultz · February 19th, 2006, 07:08 PM

thats my type of guy! very helpful and sharing. good work!

Mike Glover · February 19th, 2006, 07:49 PM

This rocks! No, seriously, this ROCKS!

Thanks for puttin' this tutorial together. After already trying a DIY adapter and not completely suceeding ;), this will help.

Dennis Wood · February 19th, 2006, 07:53 PM

David, I've seen a few of these DIY guides posted before. Yours is the best to date in terms of a complete start to finish guide. Nice work.

David MD Smith · February 19th, 2006, 07:56 PM

Thanks for your kind words!

Rene Hinojosa · February 19th, 2006, 09:12 PM

David,

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for taking the time & trouble in putting it together. You're the Man!

Daniel Rudd · February 23rd, 2006, 09:47 AM

yes, I also appreciate your work. And the work of so many others on this forum who take the time (sometimes a lot of time) to share their experience.

ooo.... I'm getting a little teary-eyed...

February 19th, 2006, 02:25 PM	#1
David MD Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 42	Lowcost easy DIY static adapter Hi all, I've been following these threads for a while now and have enjoyed playing around at building a static adapter (which might or might not get motorised at some stage). As a lot of the info was gleaned from this site, I thought I'd post some instructions as to what has worked for me in the off chance that it might be of interest (or indeed use) to anyone. It's biult entirely from components bought off ebay and bolts together. The whole thing cost under 70 quid and unlike most statics, doesn't use the Thorlabs although that is probably a neater solution. http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/~smithdm/dof.html There are some captures at the bottom but it's at night indoors so not much light to be had. I'll put up some more when I've had a chance to play. regards, Dave

February 23rd, 2006, 09:47 AM	#8
Daniel Rudd Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Muskegon, MI Posts: 213	yes, I also appreciate your work. And the work of so many others on this forum who take the time (sometimes a lot of time) to share their experience. ooo.... I'm getting a little teary-eyed... __________________ Daniel Rudd Digital Storyteller (Sony HDV, Aspect HD) Soundtrack Creation & Royalty Free Music Production www.stock20.com

February 19th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#2
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Looks great, thanks for the tutorial!

February 19th, 2006, 07:08 PM	#3
Forrest Schultz Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 246	thats my type of guy! very helpful and sharing. good work!

February 19th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#4
Mike Glover New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8	This rocks! No, seriously, this ROCKS! Thanks for puttin' this tutorial together. After already trying a DIY adapter and not completely suceeding ;), this will help.

February 19th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#5
Dennis Wood Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 916	David, I've seen a few of these DIY guides posted before. Yours is the best to date in terms of a complete start to finish guide. Nice work.

February 19th, 2006, 07:56 PM	#6
David MD Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 42	Thanks for your kind words!

February 19th, 2006, 09:12 PM	#7
Rene Hinojosa Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	David, Excellent tutorial! Thanks for taking the time & trouble in putting it together. You're the Man!