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Title: TV hoist
Post by: Awaz on December 22, 2014, 09:51:40 AM

So my decided to put a huge mirror where TV typically goes. Kicking around some ideas on how to have TV and mirror in same location.
Idea1: Use linear actuators to raise and lower TV behind dresser. My TV is pretty slim, but 55". So will have to measure if the dresser will hide it.
Idea 2: Use a simple hoist to lower and raise TV from attic using 12v electric motor. I still got some homework to do. But trying to determine what torque and rpm I will need. I am assuming 60 lbs and a distance of approx. 6 ft. All the high torque motors I find are really low rpm - like 50 rpm. With additional gear I will use to drive the wire spool, speed will be further reduced. I found a 50 rpm, 8.5 ft lb motor. But even keeping shaft gear and spool gear the same, I am looking at 3 ft per min. I do think I will have to gear it even lower to lift the 50 or 60 lbs TV. So all the physics lovers help me do some simple calc.

Title: Re: TV hoist
Post by: George R. Young on December 22, 2014, 10:07:25 AM

Put a camera over the TV and when you want 'mirror mode', tune the TV to the camera output.

Title: Re: TV hoist
Post by: wally_games on December 22, 2014, 11:08:17 AM

Quote from: George R. Young on December 22, 2014, 10:07:25 AM

Put a camera over the TV and when you want 'mirror mode', tune the TV to the camera output.

BRILLIANT!

Title: Re: TV hoist
Post by: Conrad on December 22, 2014, 11:31:42 AM

Well duh!   :)

How about a mirrored TV?

http://www.hiddentelevision.com/samsungledmirrortv.htm (http://www.hiddentelevision.com/samsungledmirrortv.htm)

http://www.hiddentelevision.com/sittingroommirror.htm (http://www.hiddentelevision.com/sittingroommirror.htm)

(http://www.hiddentelevision.com/bigtv/bigtv6on.jpg)

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Title: Re: TV hoist
Post by: Awaz on December 22, 2014, 12:42:47 PM

Brilliant suggestions. But problem is mirror is already bought and placed - no changing that now. Soo...that's why I am looking for alternatives.

Title: Re: TV hoist
Post by: Pilgrim on December 22, 2014, 04:37:54 PM

Modify a garage door opener?

Title: Re: TV hoist
Post by: Nosmo on December 22, 2014, 07:27:18 PM

Mount the TV on the opposite wall and watch its reflection in the mirror.

Title: Re: TV hoist
Post by: Walker18 on December 22, 2014, 09:00:12 PM

Instead of a cable method, check out the worm gear one..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au-xLqcINeU&feature=youtu.be&list=PLk6t3bkiFC1pt2i5oQUBhXap33wPbk84C (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au-xLqcINeU&feature=youtu.be&list=PLk6t3bkiFC1pt2i5oQUBhXap33wPbk84C)

Here it is in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZgB3h-vytY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZgB3h-vytY)

In cabinets like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptwQy90hEcw&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptwQy90hEcw&feature=youtu.be)