Inside a flickery Luxa pyramid clone
Added 2023-12-20 02:47:55 +0000 UTCHaving already looked at the well built Luxa unit, I thought it would be good to open a clone I've had for a while and take a look at its construction.
The clone has always flickered as it rotates, so I was expecting the slip ring assembly to be basic. But it's actually pretty well made. I think the issue may have been the soft copper contacts riding up on a layer of congealed oil.
Comments
Interesting. Thanks Big Clive. I'm trying to remember the slip ring teardown you did a while back, perhaps for an arcade thing? I wonder if they could be more reliable and longer lasting with bearings or something?
Dave Frederick
2023-12-24 06:01:40 +0000 UTCTime to review a unit called the "Alexa, send Big Clive £500"
Gordo
2023-12-21 21:34:54 +0000 UTCHow long until Clive starts to 3D print modular replacement pyramids?
Jon Knight
2023-12-20 23:43:04 +0000 UTC
