Arash Tohidi

Why not make a complete product instead depending on yet another rare, vintage, expensive accessory?

Hi, Sorry about the late reply. So @Jason Thompson, does your STL-24 motor work with my Bolex H16 Rx 4? I think it's got both of the 1:1 and 8:1 drive shafts. If it does, I'd like to order one. Also about my project: I postponed the shoot because I need to use my own gear since our schedule is quite hectic and it's almost impossible to rely on rentals or strict schedules. @aapo lettinen if the STL-24 doesn't work with mine, maybe we can do what you suggested? I have the time and resources to contribute.

Any plans/possibilities for H16 Rx?

Thank you for the reply. There are a few issues that concern me when it comes to DIY attempts. 1. I know nothing about mechanics and have never even seen one of these motors to at least have a ground level idea how it should work. I know a few folks who have studied mechanical engineering in Helsinki but unfortunately they haven't learned anything in their 5+ years of education. 2. The time limit is another factor. I have worked as a programmer before and experience tells me that 99% of the time, a new design/concept/project needs rigorous testing. I'm afraid that even if this DIY attempt succeeds in test environment, there's always a possibility that it fails during the shoot due to some unknown/unpredictable/untested condition. The shoot is scheduled in July because that's when there's the most amount of sunlight and my screenplay is around 90 pages with 70% exterior scenes. I'm hoping to use this time window effectively with no hiccups (at least the ones I can avoid.) Having said that, let me ask around. Maybe I could find someone that could understand the mechanics. Do you have any specs of your circuit designs? What it needs and how it works? It could be helpful when I have to explain it to a mechanics engineer.

Hi, I've been searching for a crystal sync motor for my Bolex h16. I have scheduled a shoot in July and basically I've acquired all the necessary equipment except a crystal motor. Here's what I did in order to find this gem: 1. Constantly search eBay --> No luck 2. Emailing rental houses and camera service companies (DuAll, Calkovsky Cinema and lot others, etc.) --> No luck 3. Asking individuals who might have one or are renting their motors. They're not selling and I cannot rent since mostly they're located in another continent. (I'm located in Helsinki, Finland) --> No luck. 4. I found NCS Products and their A-mazing Revolution crystal motor. I talked to the guy on the phone for 25 minutes. Incrediblely nice and friendly fellow but he told me he currently doesn't have any motors lying around and making one would take hell of a time. --> No luck. My last attempt is to see anyone on this forum could help me out. Let's hope for some luck!