{"id":460,"date":"2012-08-14T12:35:01","date_gmt":"2012-08-14T12:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tester.id.au\/?p=460"},"modified":"2016-03-22T13:11:58","modified_gmt":"2016-03-22T02:11:58","slug":"chronos-2-0-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/chronos-2-0-build\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronos 2.0 Build"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chronos 2.0 is a Time Lapse camera slide with lead screw control.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/2014-02-16-01-10-56-1100-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2988 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/2014-02-16-01-10-56-1100-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2014-02-16-01-10-56-1100-1\" width=\"660\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/2014-02-16-01-10-56-1100-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/2014-02-16-01-10-56-1100-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Designed built and loved by Chris Field.<br \/>\nSee Facebook page for contact details.<br \/>\nThe <a href=\"http:\/\/sourceforge.net\/p\/projectchronos\/home\/Project%20Chronos%20Home\/\">home<\/a> can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/sourceforge.net\/p\/projectchronos\/home\/Project%20Chronos%20Home\/\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\nThe Vimeo site is <a href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/channels\/279374\">here<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ProjectChronos2\">Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>This will be my build blog as I have just received the kit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The delivery was fast and the packaging very good.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223540.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3008\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223540-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"20120815-223540\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223540-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8140903.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3039\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8140903.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8140903.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8140903-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223644.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3009\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223644-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"20120815-223644\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223644-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All secure with bubble wrap and cable ties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223800.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3010 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223800-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/20120815-223800-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All parts wrapped, bagged and in excellent condition upon arrival.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8140908.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8140908.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8140908.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8140908-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, to start the build&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The rail build is very\u00a0straight\u00a0forward, everything just fits &amp; fits well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160944.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3042\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160944.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160944.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160944-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above is the far end.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160942.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3041\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160942.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160942.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160942-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above is far end with legs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160945.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3043\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160945.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160945.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8160945-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above is far end showing bearing, the bearing was a press fit into the end, nice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180949.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3044\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180949.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180949.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180949-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above, stepper end with coupler and drive shaft. Drive shaft needed to be cut to size, simple job with hacksaw.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180950.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3045\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180950.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180950.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180950-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above far end with carriage, drive shaft &amp; limit switch wire. The limit switch wire for the far end runs through the rail. Another nice touch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180951.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3046\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180951.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180951.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8180951-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above start of the control box build.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8190956.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3047\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8190956.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8190956.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8190956-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above, end of the control box build. There is about 150 solder joints in the control box build so by the end my soldering was up to scratch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8190964.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3048\" src=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8190964.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8190964.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8190964-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above, control box ready to close the lid after testing and\u00a0calibration\u00a0of switches.<\/p>\n<p>I have tested the controller &amp; I have movement in both directions. Next is to mount &amp; wire up the limit switches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chronos 2.0 is a Time Lapse camera slide with lead screw control. &nbsp; Designed built and loved by Chris Field. See Facebook page for contact details. The home can be found here. The Vimeo site is here and the Facebook page. This will be my build blog as I have just received the kit. &nbsp;&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/chronos-2-0-build\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Chronos 2.0 Build<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3008,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[12,13,17,45,46],"class_list":["post-460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-electronics-2","category-photo","tag-build","tag-camera-slide","tag-chronos-2-0","tag-time-lapse","tag-timelapse","post_format-post-format-image","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=460"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3565,"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460\/revisions\/3565"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stevetester.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}