Track acutuator light lift

[ianiwane]

Supply list
1. Track actuator and mounting braket from
http://www.firgelliauto.com/default.php?cPath=104

Pick what best fits your needs. I went with the 20" faster track actuator.

2. Pulleys
I went with part number 3213T52 from mcmaster.com

3. Plywood for mounting
4. Lots of bolts, fender washers and lock nuts
5. Eye bolts and hooks for hanging the box to hide the pulley/actuator system


Here is the actuator and pulleys on the plywood. I placed the pulleys dead center on the plywood (front to back) for easy mounting on the ceiling.

Video of how it all works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vis36GwXqZQ

Video of the end result
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoZkwE482M0


Please post if you have any questions.

 

[tahiriqbal]

Love, whatever you dropped on the side What were the total costs involved to get this going?

 

[ianiwane]

Haha, yeah I was using a box to keep the wires from rubbing on the styrofoam on the side of the tank. Eventually I will tack up the cords above and behind the light. Cost was 400ish maybe 450 to make it.

 

[drdoolittle]

saw this in person.. the set up is awesome.

 

[jesserettele]

Nice setup. I like the way you finished out the canopy housing.

In your link I saw fast track actuators for $170.00. What does the $400-$450 include? Seems a little high for bolts, paint, wood, and pulleys.

 

[The Punisher]

Very cool design and build!

 

[ianiwane]

Nice setup. I like the way you finished out the canopy housing.

In your link I saw fast track actuators for $170.00. What does the $400-$450 include? Seems a little high for bolts, paint, wood, and pulleys.

Well 170+30 (mounting hardware) + 30 shipping = 230
4 pulleys + shipping = about 55
stainless steel bolts, lock nuts, fender washers, eye bolts, hooks, = about 40
3/4" OSB ply 4x8 sheet = 40 dollars
1/4" finished plywood 4x8 sheet= 30 dollars
1 box of 2.5" deck screws = 8 dollars
8 toggle bolts = 5 dollars
paint = 20 dollars

grand total ~428

Very cool design and build!

Thanks. I'm glad to have it work out as well as it did.