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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #90 on: May 23, 2016, 08:36:16 PM »
Very cool!! !

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #91 on: May 26, 2016, 05:32:16 AM »
Well had to get longer screws as the #4-3/8" did not have enough grip and some wood rip out.  Have the #4-1/2" hopefully coming today.  A tub of plastic wood for repairs and should be ready for finally installing the Neo10's in the first baffle.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #92 on: May 26, 2016, 08:02:30 AM »
That stinks. But that's DIY... always learning.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #93 on: May 27, 2016, 07:06:23 PM »
The new screws worked.

The first complete Megalith baffle with the 8- BG Neo10 drives installed.  It is next to the 6x12 servo sub array.

Next is to build the second baffle and the stabilizing legs.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #94 on: May 29, 2016, 05:13:58 PM »
Second Megalith baffle getting ready for pilot hole drilling and Neo10 installation. 

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #95 on: May 30, 2016, 02:30:35 PM »
The Megaliths baffles with the BG Neo10 planars are completed.

Now to wire the drivers to the amp modules for measurements.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #96 on: May 30, 2016, 02:39:16 PM »
Nice Rich!!

Are you adding the green planars to these as tweeters, in that second empty row?

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #97 on: May 30, 2016, 02:47:45 PM »
Rich,
No that is for 22 - BG Neo3-PDR's per side when they are available in July.   :D

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #98 on: June 01, 2016, 12:30:33 PM »
The counterweight stabilizer for the baffle.

Copper pipe with end hammered shut and marked for bends. Bend pipe angle needed to attach at the top and bottom of the baffle. Add lead shot to add weight and then hammer the other end shut. Drill holes on 2" center to attach to the baffle bolts.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #99 on: June 02, 2016, 03:11:47 AM »
Got them bent.  Not pretty but will work.

Now to add the lead shot and close the other end.  Bend the ends and drill the mounting holes.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #100 on: June 03, 2016, 02:33:04 PM »
The right angle bend for the baffle attachment on the bottom of the stabilizer is finished.

Next will be cutting to length, adding weight and flattening and bending the other end to attach to the top of the baffle.

Last steps before wiring up the drivers to the amps.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #101 on: June 04, 2016, 07:28:33 AM »
Went to Lowes and purchased an adjustable pipe cutter. Marked the stabilizer length for keeping the baffle vertical and cut off the excess pipe. Very easy to do after seeing a plumber do it awhile back with that style tool. The pipes, shot and tools cost about $85, so less than $43/stabilizer. Could have used a 1"x2"x8' piece of oak, but I like this look better.

Next add the lead shot to the pipe, seal and flatten the other end for mounting hole drilling.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #102 on: June 06, 2016, 02:47:07 PM »
Added the lead shot to the stabilizers today and closed the opposite end.  The shot is now captive in the copper pipe.

Next is to bend the angles, drill the mounting holes and attach to the baffle.


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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #103 on: June 06, 2016, 07:18:11 PM »
Baffles completed and standing.

Next to wire up the Neo10 drivers and see how they measure.

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Re: Open baffle planars and servo subs
« Reply #104 on: June 06, 2016, 09:34:31 PM »
Wow! Congrats Rich. They live! Looks really nice.

I see some amps on the floor. One for each driver, right? Amps are LM3886 based?