Thread: My 3 axis skull...in progress

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Originally Posted by keepsmiling

Hello
I'v got a question about the Lynx ssc32 controler. Do you have to keep the computer attached to it during the show or do you program it and take the computer with you? If so, how long a program will it hold?
Thanks

It remains attached to the computer. It translates messages coming from the computer into signals that move the servos.

There are other boards that will store a program to move servos but I don't know how long the program can be. Look for boards like the "Prop-1."

You can run VSA into the SSC-32 from any computer that has a serial port, so if you've got an old Pentium II desktop or laptop that's got serial ports on it, you have a platform to run VSA and plug the controller into.

I got an email from the Lynx guys for a way to make your setup(servos, ports, speed, etc), the default in which VSA starts up.

Open VSA,
Click on Tools(menu bar),
Settings,
Uncheck all but the number of servos you have.. 4 servos, uncheck all but the first 4 boxes.. 8 servos, uncheck all but the first 8 boxes, etc.. (yeah, there are 64 boxes, takes a lil time) then..

If you are using Hitec 425BB's,
double-click on the servo name(prob miniSSC), a pull down menu opens,
scroll down and click on the SSC32 Servo for EACH of your servos..
then click Port Settings tab, choose the port you are using(prob COM 1), double-click Rate number, set it to the setting your board is jumpered to, (should be 115K). Then click on the lil hammer, bottom left corner, choose Save Defaults.

Now each time you make a new routine, your servos, port and speed, will be already there.

The kits sound good, just what I will need. Looking forward to the release.
Got my skull and servos at the ready... : )
Thanks for the info.

I be back in port today, 'got liberty fer these next three days. I'll be makin' a tut, "How to make routines with VSA". It'll be an easy one, with a speakin' file: "Dead Men Tell No Tales", an' another one usin' a song file, somethin' lil mor complex... I will also attempt to pu' in usin' a joystick for head mo'ements, unless some othe' scallywag 'as olready got Parlay workin'...

Capt Jack

Okay folks,
Here is the price lists for the components. I will start to take orders for parts and such April 28, 2008. I will ship out twice a week - Wednesday and Friday. Shipping will be what UPS or USPS charges. I want to stress, these prices reflect our costs. We are not making any profits. These prices are only good until May 15, 2008.

I will accept paypal or mail payment. If you have over 25 posts and been a member of this board for over six months, I will trust you will send payment in 15 days.

I am currently working on the directions on how these components fit and how to adjust. We will not provide tech support with programming or other. Just how to install the components and adjust them to work with our components. If you use them on a component that is not ours, we will not be able to help you. All of these components have been tested on over thirty 3-axis skulls and have over 400 hours of testing with very favorable results.

If you plan to order, please send order to "sales AT graveyardmadness DOT com". Do not send order through the PM for this forum. This email address will be up and running April 25, 2008. If you email be before, it will bounce back.

Item Qty Description Cost
34-002 1 Servo plate poly ¼" 425/625, Bucky $21.25
35-002 1 Servo plate poly ¼" 425/625, Lindberg $21.25
34-005 1 Axis rod, w/spacer 3.75" $15.00
34-006 1 Bracket, adj. for axis rod $20.05
34-008 1 Nut 10-24 $0.05
34-009 1 Nut Lock, 10-24 $0.15
34-010 1 Screw, Cap 4-40 with nylon patch $0.40
34-011 1 Pivot servo arm 18gauge / not drilled $4.25
34-018 1 Rod end, 3/16-10-32 $4.50
34-019 1 10-32 Lock Washer $0.05
34-020 2 Nut, 10-32 $0.10

OR ORDER THE KIT, minus the skull, servos, rod ends, caps, wiring, controller, thread rod, and clevis.

35-000B 1 Lindberg Kit, no servo rod ends, caps or rods $60.00 **
34-000B 1 Bucky Kit, no servo rod ends, caps or rods $60.00 **

**You will need to supply: skull, servos, servo rod ends and caps, threaded rod, and wiring.
For those individual waiting for components on the rejected parts or rejected plates, they will be mailed out Monday, April 28.

Thanks,
Joel

Just one question. Are the kits at the bottom of the list separate from the other stuff or do we add them to the rest?

Sorry to sound silly but with making 6 lindbergs, I want to make sure I get only what I need.

Thank you.

Sorry for the confusion.... the kit consist of all the parts list above. It saves you around $7.

I separated the parts as single items for I have received many requests just for plates, or rod, etc...

Thanks
Joel

So If I am reading this correctly, we will have to also get the servo rod ends and caps, threaded rod, and wiring if we get the kits?

I just want to make sure I get everything I need so I can stop getting strange looks at the hardware store for being there so much.

Yes, you will need to purchase the following: servos, skulls, the threaded rod ends for the 4-40 and 2-56 rod ends and caps, and thread rod (either 2-56 or 4-40). We will supply you with the 10-32 rod end needed for the axis rod.

And yes, we're selling to all on this board. New members will have to pay in full prior to any shipping. Those with the messages and being a member for awhile, we will ship with the understanding payment to be made in 15 days.

I hope this helps?

Joel

I hate to sound silly but what is the difference between 2-56 and 4-40? Is one better than the other? Does one work better with Lindbergs as opposed to the other?

I'm still working on which came first the chicken or the egg. Broken a dozen eggs trying to figure that out and the chicken....can you say KFC?