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For reasons of safety, we recommend that a team of two perform the assembly.
 
For reasons of safety, we recommend that a team of two perform the assembly.
 
=== Tentpole Assembly ===
 
=== Tentpole Assembly ===
# Place the 4 corner pivot assemblies at the corners of the table.   
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# Place the 4 corner pivot assemblies at the corners of the table.  [[File:PivotBase.png|160px|thumb|Pivot Base]]
[[File:PivotBase.png|160px|thumb|Pivot Base]]
 
 
#* If the table is too long, the pivots can be placed at suitable locations at the edge of the table.
 
#* If the table is too long, the pivots can be placed at suitable locations at the edge of the table.
 
# Assemble the tent poles to the full length to be used, and use them to align the pivots so that the planes of rotation of pivots at opposite corners are coincident.
 
# Assemble the tent poles to the full length to be used, and use them to align the pivots so that the planes of rotation of pivots at opposite corners are coincident.
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# Thread a hose clamp onto one end of a tent pole and insert the tentpole along the flange groove and into the rotor socket.
 
# Thread a hose clamp onto one end of a tent pole and insert the tentpole along the flange groove and into the rotor socket.
 
[[File:PivotRotor.png|160px|thumb|Pivot Rotor]]
 
[[File:PivotRotor.png|160px|thumb|Pivot Rotor]]
# Place a rod clamp over the tentpole next to the rotor and slide the hoseclamp next to the rotor so that when tightened, the tentpole is tightly secured between the rotor flange and the rod clamp.  Using a nut driver to tighten the hose clamp will be easier than a screwdriver.
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# Place a rod clamp over the tentpole next to the rotor and slide the hoseclamp next to the rotor so that when tightened, the tentpole is tightly secured between the rotor flange and the rod clamp.  Using a nut driver to tighten the hose clamp will be easier than a screwdriver.[[File:PoleClamp.png|160px|thumb|Pole Clamp]]
[[File:PoleClamp.png|160px|thumb|Pole Clamp]]
 
 
#* For reasons of safety, check that the tentpole is inserted as far as possible into the rotor.  Simply clamping the tentpole to the flange  will present a risk of dislodgement.
 
#* For reasons of safety, check that the tentpole is inserted as far as possible into the rotor.  Simply clamping the tentpole to the flange  will present a risk of dislodgement.
 
# Repeat the previous step to secure each of the tentpole ends to the rotor assemblies.  The tentpoles should then arch over the table and cross above its center.
 
# Repeat the previous step to secure each of the tentpole ends to the rotor assemblies.  The tentpoles should then arch over the table and cross above its center.

Latest revision as of 13:15, 15 December 2022

Flexi-Cam®--The Flexible Board Camera

Congratulations on your new Flexi-Cam®! Here's what you need to know to put it to work.

Parts Included

  • 4 corner pivot assemblies
  • 4 #8 hose clamps
  • 4 rod clamps
  • 4 ea #6-32 machine screws, nuts and lockwashers (with extras)
  • 3-disc camera assembly

Tools You'll Need

  • Standard screwdriver(s)--or
  • 5/16 nut driver

(Preferably both)

Additional Parts You'll Need

  • Collapsing tent poles
  • 4 C-clamps of suitable size for the table you'll be using
  • (Optional) USB-2 extension cable depending on the table geometry and location of your computer

Assembly Instructions

For reasons of safety, we recommend that a team of two perform the assembly.

Tentpole Assembly

  1. Place the 4 corner pivot assemblies at the corners of the table.
    Pivot Base
    • If the table is too long, the pivots can be placed at suitable locations at the edge of the table.
  2. Assemble the tent poles to the full length to be used, and use them to align the pivots so that the planes of rotation of pivots at opposite corners are coincident.
  3. Use the C-clamps to secure each pivot assembly to the table.
  4. Thread a hose clamp onto one end of a tent pole and insert the tentpole along the flange groove and into the rotor socket.
Pivot Rotor
  1. Place a rod clamp over the tentpole next to the rotor and slide the hoseclamp next to the rotor so that when tightened, the tentpole is tightly secured between the rotor flange and the rod clamp. Using a nut driver to tighten the hose clamp will be easier than a screwdriver.
    Pole Clamp
    • For reasons of safety, check that the tentpole is inserted as far as possible into the rotor. Simply clamping the tentpole to the flange will present a risk of dislodgement.
  2. Repeat the previous step to secure each of the tentpole ends to the rotor assemblies. The tentpoles should then arch over the table and cross above its center.
  3. Recheck that rotor assemblies are fully secured to the table with the C-clamps.

3-Disc Camera Assembly

  1. Begin by familiarizing yourself with the camera disks. There is one camera disk and two identical, grooved "tentpole disks". The bottom disk supports the camera. One tentpole disk is placed atop the upper side of the downward-facing camera disk, with the groove upward. The crossed tentpole will be secured between the two grooved disks, with the last disk on top of the crossing point, groove downward.
  2. Observe that the partial circular slots around each of the disks are laid out so that whatever the orientation of each disk, openings will be available to pass the #6 machine screws all the way through. Thus the camera disk assembly can be used with any table geometry or camera orientation.
  3. Before starting assembly, you should decide whether you prefer a "portrait" or "landscape" orientation of the camera field of view relative to the board. Stack the disks together in an approximation of their finished orientation and observe where useable openings are provided.
  4. One assembler should hold the disks in position while the other fastens them with the hardware.
    • It is generally easier to insert screws from the bottom upwards so the lockwashers and nuts can be applied from the top.
  5. Verify tentpoles are slotted within their respective grooves, then secure hardware using screwdriver and/or nutdriver.
  6. Wind the camera USB cable around one of the tentpoles and connect to the computer.

You are now ready to connect your Flexi-Cam® to a compatible computer.

Camera discs, fully assembled

Support and Customization Inquires

WGVC.COM support staff are always eager to hear your questions and suggestions. Additional parts are available for a nominal charge. Do you need to "mod" your Flexi-Cam® for your specific requirements? Wait! Put down that hacksaw! If it's not working perfectly for you, our engineers want to hear from you so the next generation of Flexi-Cam® is even more flexible! Getting an upgraded Flexi-Cam® is probably easier and cheaper than you think. Please contact us right away at support@wgvc.com.