Hello
After an exhaustive search , I found this forum.
I am looking to create and automatic swivel for a custom overhead console in my project truck
It only has to swivel maybe 20-30 degrees each way, from center. It will swivel a 10.1 inch lcd touch screen monitor. It may weigh 1 lb or so. The problem is, this is an off-road truck that see’s lots of rough bumpy trails. I have about ~3-5" inches of mounting space above the monitor. The swivel( server ) etc would have to mounted, to hang the monitor below it . I am looking for a simple solution . Along with the touchscreen, is a full blown quad core computer to run everything. With front end software to control functions. If this is something that I can integrate into my system, to be able to use the touchscreen to control it, that would be perfect. I could also settle for just some way to control the servo and stops
Here are a few pics of the monitor/mount
Overhead console laying upside down on my counter
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/puulboy/Computer/IMG_0311.jpg
Here is an example of how much it needs to swivel
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/puulboy/Computer/IMG_0314.jpg
Very temporary solution, just to see if the concept worked
It’s actually a fish finder swivel base
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv45/puulboy/Computer/IMG_0303.jpg
There is really much more to this project, I’m just trying to get a pinpoint solution for this one part of it
I am really not experienced at this at all. I am just trying to learn as I create.
any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Don