revolving platform

[Crafts4Me]

i meant it was something i cant understand it was too advanced and way over my head
i understand that the slip is attached to my platform
lets say i have a 4+ channel
all the stationary wires can be attached to one power source 1/2 to + and 1/2 to - and then the revolving ones just need to be attached the smae way same colors to the same polarity?

 

[Martaine2005]

i meant it was something i cant understand it was too advanced and way over my head
i understand that the slip is attached to my platform
lets say i have a 4+ channel
all the stationary wires can be attached to one power source 1/2 to + and 1/2 to - and then the revolving ones just need to be attached the smae way same colors to the same polarity?

Yes, exactly.
The reason for more ‘channels’ (circuits), is to have different signals, data or voltages for any number of reasons. A second motor on the moving platform or a device that requires 5V and not 12v for example.
When you think of slip rings, imagine a ribbon cable that doesn’t tangle!.
Also work out how many wires you require from ribbon cable and buy a slip ring with that amount of wires.

 

[Crafts4Me]

a slip ring that says Voltage: 240 VAC/DC ca only be used 240v? where can i find 12v?

 

[Martaine2005]

No!
That’s the maximum voltage it can handle.
I don’t think you are reading the replies properly. I already told you that.

 

[Crafts4Me]

thank you so much
i am just doubly frightened because i already made an explosion and got a burn
i ordered some casule slip rings to try and i will report my hopefull success

 

[Crafts4Me]

i am confused
i dont even know what to try
photo has slip ring 6 channel, platform prototype and 12v motor
what do i attach to what so paltform revolves and mini light on top of platform spin with the platform
everything is really small

 

[Harald Kapp]

You need only 2 of the 6 slip rings.
Mount the slip ring assembly on the axle such that the outer case of the assembly is stationary (fixed in position). The inner part of the assembly should rotate with the axle. If necessary you may need shims to fit the rotating part of the assembly to the axle. Then mount the platform to the axle and rotating part of the slip ring assembly.
You can do without shims if you find a way to firmly attach the rotating part of the slip ring asembly to the platform. Then you only have to attach the platform firmly to the axle.

Now you should have a setup with a fixed motor and a rotating platform.

The wires are color coded. Each color on the fixed side of the slip ring assembly matches the same color on the rotating part of the assembly. Chose any pair of colors, e.g. red and black. Connect the power source (e.g. battery) to the wires coming out from the fixed part of the slip ring assembly.
Typically red = "+" , black = "-".
Connect the light to the corresponding wires (red and black) on top of the rotating platform.

 

[Crafts4Me]

that is exactly the problem. i cant keep the slipring and motor stuck together
no shim worked yet ant least not the ones i made myself
i will purchase a bore hole slip ring
maybe that will work better

 

[Bluejets]

Show a link to where you bought the slip ring assy.

 

[Crafts4Me]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004378369399.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.pcOrderListRecommend.3.21ef18027DuZDx&gps-id=pcOrderListRecommend&scm=1007.38956.373968.0&scm_id=1007.38956.373968.0&scm-url=1007.38956.373968.0&pvid=f8499bde-dc29-445e-9953-744d5d2d0422&_t=gps-id:pcOrderListRecommend,scm-url:1007.38956.373968.0,pvid:f8499bde-dc29-445e-9953-744d5d2d0422,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238107%231934&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%213.87%213.87%21%21%213.87%213.87%21%402140d2dc17167483804881992e241e%2112000028968974496%21rec%21IL%21133542592%21&utparam-url=scene%3ApcOrderListRecommend%7Cquery_from%3A

 

[Bluejets]

Tip when posting result of search....delete all on the right side of the "?" mark.

 

[Crafts4Me]

i am even more stuck than before
now i have a long shaft motor

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006213250256.html?

also a hollow shaft slip ring

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000351975364.html?

what do i attach to what to make the platform revolve
which side is attached to the platform

i have never felt so incapable. i keep snapping the wires

 

[bertus]

Hello,

As I see it, the slipring will not fit on the shaft.
The hole in the slipring is 5 mm and the shaft is 7 mm.

Bertus

 

[Crafts4Me]

i think i figured it out
the stationary wires are connected to the same connection as the motor
the revolving wires are above the latform
platform is a thin peice of craft foam. how do i attach that to the revolving wires?

 

[Crafts4Me]

can anyone be kind and draw for me how the connections are made
I have no clue how to have BOTH the platform with the lights revolve without the connection wires to DC snapping
am I even attempting something possible?
I need a small platform thats lit up with mini lights revolve. platform size 10 cm (4 inches) 12 v
weight on platform about 6-8 oz
mini 12v lights like a fire
I know how to make the plartform revolve. I dont know how to add the lighs on the slipring to this set up

 

[Delta Prime]

Okay sorry I'm on The late show!
Below is your link you need to buy the slip ring with more channels in order to add more lights example remember this from your link

Okay so you want to know how to connect them?

Sorry I can't draw I'm on a stupid phone Pick one side either positive or negative Just put the slip ring wire connections
In between your lights and the power supply that's it...

 

[Crafts4Me]

hi
diagrams are nice but i still dont understand
where does the turning part go? on top of the platform or to the smae 12v connection as the motor?
how can i use existing supplies like mentioned in post 32
i have added padding to the shaft so the slipring can connect
i cannot purchase new supplies until i can make this work

 

[Delta Prime]

how can i use existing supplies like mentioned in post 32

Thank you very patients okay hold on I'm going to read your whole thing I'll get back to you not right away though sorry it's late for me..

 

[Delta Prime]

Thank you very patients

Darn it.... Sorry mediators that was a mistake good night

 

[Crafts4Me]

i think i figured it out
i needed a much longer shaft on the motor
i added an extender and your photos are perfect
thank you verybody for the information