An Aluminum Frame for a 12-Ribbon CCR RGB

An Aluminum
Frame for a
12-Ribbon CCR
RGB Tree
Ken Iverson
WestSeattleYuleTide
Display for 2012
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Display for 2013
I Wanted a Tree!
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Inspiration
Yes, I’m a Ham
Notice the Holly!
AB7X
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It All Started on the LOR Forum
Forums -> LOR Hardware -> Cosmic Color Devices
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First Post October 14, 2012
Frank Farmer (Lightshow.Franktronics.Net)
Goldmine of information
Information about Aluminum Tubing
Details of attachment
Controller Enclosure
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Frank’s Frame Layout
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Test
on
Oct.
22,
2013
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Thanks, Tom (N7OEP)
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Material
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¾ inch Square Aluminuim Tubing
1/8 inch wall thickness
Purchased in 21 foot lengths
Required 15 sections
12 Ribbon runners
3 Cross members
2 sets diagonals
$26.61 per section $437.06 tot
Purchased from OnLineMetals.Com
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Laying Out The Frame
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Laying Out The Frame
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Laying Out The Frame
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Laying Out The Frame
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The Worksite
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Hardware Details
Clearance Hole 3/16 inch
¾” X ¾” square aluminum stock
1/8 inch thick (Spec 6063)
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Hardware Details
Hole to Clear Bolt Head 23/64 inch
Cosmic Color Ribbon will cover these holes
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Hardware Details
Bolt – Washer – Nut detail
Hardware is #10-24
Bolt is 1-1/2 inch long
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Hardware Details
Bold & Lockwasher, then through
aluminum then secured by nut
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Hardware Details
Looking down through the bolt head clearance hole
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Hardware Details
CCR Runner Attached
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Hardware Details
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CCR Contollers
6 LOR CCR Controllers
25 Amp 12 Volt Power Supply from Jameco
Mean Well SP-320 - $61.95
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CCR Controller Boxes & a LOR controller
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CCR Controller Boxes & a LOR controller
Wider View including bottom of frame
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Erecting the Frame
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Erecting the Frame
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Erecting the Frame
With a 3:1 purchase I can elevate the frame myself
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Its
UP!
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