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Westernize your Commiecam, continued... Section 5: Konvas Installation |
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On the 17 EP motor, remove the four screws holding the side panel on and expose the guts of the motor. | ||
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You must remove the first circuit board so you have room to work in there. There are two indents at the top of the board that you can slip a fingernail or screwdriver tip under. Gently pry up a little on each side until the board comes free. Don't force anything! | ||
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Here is the board you will be removing. Nifty engineering, isn't it? | ||
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Place the board aside for safe keeping while you unscrew the russian power connector and work in the guts of the motor. | ||
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Here is where the connector used to live. But it is still attached inside the motor housing. | ||
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Mark the wires for positive and negative as in the Kinor 35H essay. Before unsoldering the wires, place a wad of tissue into the motor housing to catch any stray solder drips. If a glob of molten solder falls down into your circuitry -- you're screwed! | ||
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Drill and tap the mounting holes for the one inch 4-40 machine screws. Refer to the Kinor essay for proper procedure. | ||
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Screw your new 4 pin xlr assembly into place and replace the fuse holder and circuit board. | ||
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If everything seems to be in order it's time to close her up again! | ||
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Don't forget the plastic insulation on the inside of the motor housing door -- it's probably there for a reason! | ||
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Replace the screws carefully -- do not overtighten. | ||
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The finished 17 EP motor back on the Konvas and ready for duty! | ||
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Isn't it a beautiful sight? No longer will you be ridiculed and abused on set. Let the craft service knuckleheads take the heat from now on -- they deserve it! | ||
| Feel free to contact me through the Kinor / Konvas motion picture discussion list for more information.
Also, be sure to visit Patrick Steele's Commiecam website for a wealth of information on russian cine equipment and the people who use it. Also visit Steve Morton's website and Douglas Underdahl's website for more great cine gear related stuff! |
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