It's on Billy

[blindskater02]

Awesome! Is that a linear actuator on the backside of the canopy?

 

[Kubi]

 

[CMcNeil]

somebody has been working hard today.the actuator setup looks nice,im sure there is an easy way to fix the little bit of lean you are getting when the hood is lifted.Ted(reefrubble) does your hood have any issues leaning when lifted up?

 

[W Ellis]

Thats awsome.

So when is the water going in?

 

[Kubi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13352108#post13352108 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by blindskater02
Awesome! Is that a linear actuator on the backside of the canopy?

Thanks Robert, Yes it is a 18" stroke linear actuator.

 

[Kubi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13353430#post13353430 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TTRex94
Thats awsome.

So when is the water going in?

I will add the substrate tonight and start aquascaping tomorrow and along with water I hope.

 

[Kubi]

ok I ran into some snags with the old rail system for the actuator. I had way too much forward lean. I called CMcNeil and asked if he could come over and give me any suggestions. After looking at it for a few minutes he said change out the rails and go with 8020 t slot framing so I did. I like to thank Chris and Bruce for there help today and this is what we have accomplished.

old rail system

new rail systems

and a little video demo

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[CMcNeil]

no problem Paul,it was a pleasure to help out.the slides and beams look really good in the pics.for those who dont know about 80-20 stuff,it is basicly an industrial erector set.they have all kinds of cool stuff including the UHWM slides that Paul got.the slides are ultra smooth and wear will be minimal at best.it makes lifting the hood easier and it is super strong so all of the lean Paul had issues with is now gone.i love the video seeing the rails move through the slides :thumbsup: and i will pat myself on the back as well lol,oh yeah cant forget Bruce either

 

[W Ellis]

I want 1....lol That looks a 100 times better. I have to make it over and check it out soon.

 

[Toolguy942]

Paul, I know you have the lean fixed now, but you could reduce the weight of the frame by using 2x3's instead of 2x4's. They will hold everything just as well.

 

[Kubi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13447246#post13447246 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toolguy942
Paul, I know you have the lean fixed now, but you could reduce the weight of the frame by using 2x3's instead of 2x4's. They will hold everything just as well.

Toolguy942, thank you for your input.

The 2x4 frame was just a temp canopy to test out the acuator. I will be using 1x4's and 1x3's when I build the permanent one.

 

[Ah64av8tor]

Paul, you had better get going if you are going to have fish in there in 2 weeks

Let me know if you need any help.

 

[mike660r]

I love the video on your canopy. Can you post a link to the place that supplies the hardware?

 

[W Ellis]

Is that thing running yet?

 

[Kubi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13472538#post13472538 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by W Ellis
Is that thing running yet?

 

[Kubi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13472504#post13472504 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mike660r
I love the video on your canopy. Can you post a link to the place that supplies the hardware?

here you go

http://www.firgelliauto.com/?OVRAW=...=standard&OVADID=1338597512&OVKWID=9749642512

 

[CMcNeil]

here is a link to the 80-20 aluminum rails and slides he used as well.
http://www.8020.net/

 

[CMcNeil]

got water in it yet Paul?where are the pics?

 

[Kubi]

ok here they are

 

[mflamb]

Looks great!
What's the deal with the MJ?