[Frameworks] Kodak carousel as tachistoscope

[Reinhard Pelger]

Dear Floris,

the electromagnetic shutter of an Ektapro should be usable continuously
with 3 operations per second, short term use is possible with 8 operations
per second. If operated at highest rates for several seconds it will slow
down or will be switched off by a temperature switch.

Perhaps cooling of the actuator helps, cleaning or oiling shouldn't be too
effective.

Best,
Reinhard

2015-09-24 15:17 GMT+02:00 Floris Vanhoof <2206rec at gmail.com>:

> Dear,
> thanks for the help on making my Eiki's lighter.
>
> Here's another tech question:
> Some Kodak Carousel projectors have a tachistoscope function.
> That's an electromagnetic shutter.
> Connected to my modular synth the shutter makes the most amazing
> flickering.
> Though when I use 4 projectors, the shutter of some machines gets stuck
> after a minute
> Any idea how to calibrate or clean or where to put a drop of oil?
>
> Also:
> Is there a good read on tachistoscopes? Books or online.
>
> And on installations using slide projections?
> As I'm planning to build installations that involve moving slide
> projectors.
>
> Best, Floris
>
> www.endlesswebsite.tk
>
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