DIY IndieSlider...

For those who care and didn't know, Igus just release a new bearing for the DryLin W series... here is the email I received from Igus:

"Thank you for your interest in igus. At the moment the hybrid linear bearings (WJRM) are only available for the WS-10 rails. This rail has a shaft diameter of 10 mm, the WS-16-60 has a shaft diameter of 16mm. The other thing is that we do not have a 100 mm mounting plate for the hybrid linear bearings yet (the WW-16-60-10 has the mounting plate). Please feel free to contact me with any questions."
 
Yep... waiting for samples to test. Should be cool as it has both a roller AND the sliding sleeve bearing.
 
Gee, for those just getting into this new rail system, are you saying the rail everyone has bought is no longer good to buy and we should be ordering this new system instead ?

I just ordered the rail in ZaZa's shopping list in the first post.... I hope I won't be disappointed.


Martin Koch said:
Great suggestion. That will work! I just did a quick (or rather slow) test and was able to get a constant 0.3 mm/s move (can you do that manually Joe? [Zaza] :2vrolijk_08:). It requires a gentle start push to overcome the friction but then it just creeps along the rail.

Igus recently introduced the WJRM Hybrid linear bearing which significantly reduces the friction. It would be great if they would offer those hybrid pillow blocks for the 16 mm DryLin W rail.

Annother suggestion:
My small camcorder requires a weight around 470g but people with larger equipment could save weight by using a block and tackle system.
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David Zeno said:
Gee, for those just getting into this new rail system, are you saying the rail everyone has bought is no longer good to buy and we should be ordering this new system instead ?

I just ordered the rail in ZaZa's shopping list in the first post.... I hope I won't be disappointed.
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Nope... everything listed is the correct stuff! I had no idea people are SO reactive?

I'm meeting with the igus rep next week and will be getting a sample of the new hybrid bearing (which is only available in the 10mm version now). But in a quick discussion, it's really designed to be used with big, heavy sliding doors that only use single rail. Until I have one to test, won't know if it slides easier or makes noise...

Either way, there's no change to the rail...so everyone....take a breath...relax & slide away!:happy:
 
Za it is your responsibility to make sure EVERYONE who views this thread is happy you selfish somb!tch:shocked:

ZazaCast said:
Nope... everything listed is the correct stuff! I had no idea people are SO reactive?

I'm meeting with the igus rep next week and will be getting a sample of the new hybrid bearing (which is only available in the 10mm version now). But in a quick discussion, it's really designed to be used with big, heavy sliding doors that only use single rail. Until I have one to test, won't know if it slides easier or makes noise...

Either way, there's no change to the rail...so everyone....take a breath...relax & slide away!:happy:
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Richard J. Johnson said:
Za it is your responsibility to make sure EVERYONE who views this thread is happy you selfish somb!tch:shocked:
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I know... it's a heavy burden... but I started this whole thing!

No, really... I don't mind at all, cause I'm glad you all are enjoying the slider...and hope you will visit (and purchase some goddies from) my new site in development: www.zazaslider.com

Should be ready to go in 2-3 weeks.... but in the mean time, look for announcements here shortly!:happy:
 
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My first slider had roller bearings and I´m glad I got rid of them.

Compared with those racy rollers, the Igus lining is like having a fluid head.

Soft controlled start/stop and a nice resistance.

Frank
 
matthew said:
has anyone used these in wet conditions? rain, snow, mist, ect. Does it hinder the sliding?
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I borrowed a rail with cart from Colly, who sell these things in Sweden, just to try it out and bring to a few production meetings.
While I didn't actually slide it around in the Snow, when I returned it I had to walk with it a few km in heavy snow fall and I didn't see it affect the thing at all.

I asked them about it and they said it's hardened aluminium, so it won't rust or anything. It should also work in extreme enough temperatures. I don't think wetness does anything to the actual sliding either.
But then, there are lots of different kinds of snow. If it's kinda wet snow, and the temperature drops when you're out so the wet snow that's kinda melted starts to freeze, then I can imagine you'd have the same kind of problem unless you just keep wiping it clean or something with a rag.

I've orderd my rail, and will start using it in february outdoors. I'll post here if there's any problems with snow or cold.
 
hardened or not, aluminum will not rust, period. but it expands and contracts with severe weather changes. when it's really hot, you'll notice greater resistance, and when it's near freezing, the carriage may seem loose. i come from a background of installing aluminum storefronts, and glass/aluminum doors are prone to this to a large degree. made a lot of money when only the weather was to blame ;-)
 
aluminium does not rust, only iron. But aluminium oxydize as well, especially with sea water. fortunately aluminium oxyde is harder than aluminium, so it is sometime not so bad than rusted iron. But almost any aluminium rod or plate can turn to white powder if no care is taken.
In the case of precision rail using frictionless material , any bump or scratch can dramatically decrease the smoothness of movement.
 
Thanks to everyone for sharing such good adive. I am sure this has been mentioned somewhere in the last 152 pages, but I was wondering about mounting a 3130 Manfrotto head, but somehow adding a ballmount under it, or something so I can level the tripot head if I want to have the rail at a tilt such as 45 degrees for pedestrial shots.
What are some of the options you guys are using. I see most of the heads screwed right onto the sled, which means the rail needs to be perfectly level. I would like to control the dutch tilt, and don`t thing adding a 360 ballhead underneith is strong enough, and I also want to be able to pan and tilt while doing the shots.
Thanks
 
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