Drop Down TV on my Patio!
Вставка
- Опубліковано 24 сер 2023
- I design and build a device that lifts my flatscreen TV out of the way when not in use on my outdoor patio while also protecting it from the elements. With the press of a button it swings down to allow watching some of our favorite stuff. See how I use some scrap metal from a previous project along with a old Tempur-Pedic bed lifter (and some other miscellaneous items) to come up with a pretty cool homebrew design.
LINKS TO DRAWINGS HERE: Note, my application was pretty specific and yours likely wont be the same. Modifications most likely be necessary to work for you. Use these as reference only.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Here's the actuator that I used:
drive.google.com/file/d/1GqKM...
Please be sure to Comment, Like, Subscribe and tap the bell icon to be notified of future videos!
Thanks a lot, I sincerely appreciate it. - Розваги
Nothing but a cool vid/project all around 👌
Hi Anthony, thanks for watchiing and the nice comments. It was an interesting project and at this point the TV has withstood temps down into the low teens. The lifting mechanism is doing great too. Hey, I think you may have already, but if not please consider Subscribing and hit the like button. I would really appreciate it!
Great job. Love the design.
Hi, thanks for watching and the comments. It was an interesting project and did turn out pretty well. The TV still works too! Either way I think you may have already but if not please consider Subscribing and Liking my channel. Thanks again.
your idea was was brilliant and i love it
Hi thanks for watching and the very kind comments. It was a fun project and did turn out pretty well. I wish I had used a newer bed lifting apparatus because most of them are wireless and the one I used is wired. Either thanks again. Check out some of my other videos as well.
Daggum fan blade! 😂 reminds me of bill dance out takes! 🎉
Thanks
That’s a big ass fan you’ve got there!
Thanks for watching and the comments. Yeah it's a pretty big fan although it's not the actual brand "Big Ass Fan". It is a good size being 10' in diameter. Either way if you haven't done so already please consider Subscribing and hitting the like button. I would really appreciate it.
Love it. I’m got make mine with an electric trailer tongue jack I have laying around!
Hey there! That would work too! Thanks for watching and the comments. If you haven't done so already please consider Subscribing and hitting the like button. As I continue to grow my channel your Subscription would mean a lot to me. All that if you're not already subscribed though. With way thanks again.
Try number 2😂😂😂 I just love that you didn't edit that out! You're wonderful, sir
Hi, thanks for watching and the comments! I really do appreciate your subscription. As you can tell, I'm fairly new to UA-cam, but I am trying to improve all the time. Thanks again
Wicked!
.
Just amazing! 😊 I will be sharing this with everyone! Thanks for posting. Definitely subscribe now!
Thanks
Very nice solution! I would love to have a way to make it face down too. I struggle to decide if it is easier to just mount another tv to the back side, or build a mechanism that has two axis movement. Thank you for sharing this!
Hi PaulsProTips, thanks for watching and the comments. If you build something like that please let me know. This was a fun challenging project, but I am glad it's finished. Either way, I think you have already, but if not please consider Subscribing. I really appreciate each and every subscriber as I try to build my channel. Thanks again!
I used the ZeboZAP to strap a tv onto the gazebo post . Was the easier than I thought 🚜🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for watching and the comments. I had to google what a ZeboZAP was. Very interesting. Either way if you haven't done so already please consider Subscribing and hitting the like button. I would really appreciate it.
Of course!!!😍
@@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS ✅
That is super cool. Good job. Is the TV still OK?
Thanks for watching and the comments. Yes the TV has withstood some temps into the teens and 90 something degree days and so far all's fine. I've had a video type Alexa out there for a long time and it still works too. Either way if you haven't done so already please consider Subscribing and hitting the like button. I'd really appreciate it.
I am so impressed, sir . 👏 . I love the design it is the only one I have seen the tv mounts face up. That, in my opinion, is the best way to keep the tv close to the edge of the gazebo. I want to make one . I am a retired pipefitter welder . I have a few questions. If you have time to answer them, it would be greatly appreciated . I did like and subscribed. The angle you welded the steel brackets was that at 45 degrees? And did the tv end up sitting vertically plumb when all the way down like you had hoped? With that same design, would it be possible to get it slightly tilted down rather than vertically plumb ? Or if you have given it any thought. The design is nothing short of genius, sir . Way to think outside of the box . I'm going to buy the actuator from Amazon. Can you lead me to one that has the power and length of travel to get it to work properly? My gazebo is metal frame, so I will be using threaded rivets to mount with . What gadge square tube would be best . To keep it light but still strong enough to hold the tv . I'm going to use the 55" as well . Hopefully, that's not too many questions, lol 😆. My name is Tim, and I live in Vegas. It was a pleasure watching you work. Thank you 😊
Hi Tim. Thanks for watching the video and Subscribing. If you would give me your email address, I'll send you some info on exactly what I did. I don't know how to include attachments here.
Hi Tim, I uploaded drawings for the rig into my Google Drive. I put links to them in the description. Let me know if I can help further.
@@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS I don't know why my email will not go through in a reply.
I uploaded the files and there is a link in the description. Let me know if you need more info.
Your drawings are excellent. Are they in inches or cm . 0.5 is = 1/2" ?
0:42 Smith! this is absolutely the best solution to the Flip Down TV Ceiling Mount System in all the net! I've been searching this DIY Project for long time to replicate it in my home, thank you so much for this work Smith, I just a question:
What's the angle you give it to the 3 metal pieces that form the main TV holder frame once you cut it and bend it to get it weld? I just can see the the angle must be more the 90 degrees but I would like to know the angle you give it to... Thanks for your efforts Smith...
Let me check and I'll let you know.
Hi, the angle is 119 degrees. I really appreciate you watching and the comments. I have this drawn in Solidworks and can export different file types if that will help you any. I think you have already, but if not, please consider subscribing, Like and hit the bell icon.
@@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS I'll appreciate it...
@@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS Thank you so much Smith for the time you spend to check the measurement it will be so useful for replicate the project... Greetings from your new friend and follower Ulysses from Mexico! God bless you and all your relatives and happy new year eve!
What was the stroke length required for the full range of movement?
Hi thanks for watching and the comments. I think it was right at 3.5 inches. Not ideal but I made it work. The older bed unit I used would only push and not pull. So I used the push motion to lift the TV and gravity to drop the TV. Either way, I think you may have already but if not please consider Subscribing and hitting the like button. I would really appreciate it!
Hey buddy, i got everything i need to start now . If you could help me with two measurements i would sure appreciate it . I need to know the measurement from the center of the 3/4" round bar to the inside edge of the gazebo. And the other measurement from the center of the 3/4" round bar to the underneath side of the metal ceiling panels. . That would give me a starting point . And help me to know what size square tube to buy . Thank you sir .
Hi Tim, I'm away from my drawings for the next week but will get for you as soon as possible.
@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS that would be awesome. Thank you . I go in for a major surgery on Friday , so I will be down for a while and not be able to lift anything for a while . But I would like to know those measurements so I can have it all in my minds eye . If ya know what I mean . Thanks for getting back to me . I found a place in Utah , and a cool guy named Matt that got me all new equipment actuator, power supply and wireless remote that can be programmed to know the end points. So I just press one button. Very cool .
I was able to look at the files that I put links to in the description on Google drive. You should see a file there called "TV Mount Assembly Rev 2". You should be able to get your hands on a free CAD program and view that DXF file. You can take dims off of that.
@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS I looked at all the drawings. I should be able to get the measurements from the center of round bar to the edge of gazebo by using the existing measurements and then scaling the gap . And the one from the center of round bar to underneath ceiling I can get close from the size of the 2x4 and then look closely at the video. Thanks for all you have done . I still say it's the best design for a gazebo ever . I have s much respect for your ability to think outside the box and then make your hand do what you thought would work . Well done sir 👏 👍
Thanks, let me know how yours turns out.
Is your actuator 12v or 24v ? And the actuator I'm looking at on Amazon is 12v and 6" travel at 650 lbs . Is that good for this project? Also, I'm not an electrician . It comes with an up down toggle switch. Would that switch also wire to a regular electrical outlet? And convert it to 12v ?
Tell me which one you're looking at on Amazon. Mine plugs into 110 but has a converter down to 12 volts DC.
@@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS brand: RVMARINEPAT
Linear actuator 12v with controller 6" 3000N/660lbs stroke electric 5mm/s motion actuator heavy duty with reverse polarity switch controller.
This is the one I'm looking at .
I believe you will need a pretty hefty 12 volts DC supply with that.
@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS Thank you , any recommendations from Amazon that would work easier for me than that one ? I'm not familiar with these actuators . Or a recommendation of a hefty DC power supply? Without spending a boat load of money.
If you could find a power bed actuator on eBay or Facebook. Thats what I did. Power supply and actuator all in one package. I even seen people giving away complete old beds.
not worried about thge heat from the roof?
Hi thanks for watching and the comments. Yeah I was concerned about the head, humidity, the cold etc. From what I under you can buy special TV'S made for outdoor use but they are EXPENSIVE! I have had a video Amazon Alexa on the porch for quite awhile and it has done fine. So, I decided to put this standard Samsung out there and so far it has withstood the heat after I installed it last summer and some pretty extreme cold spells this winter (into the teens). I am really curious as to how long it will last. Either way thanks again for watching and if you haven't done so already please consider Subscribing and hitting the like button. I would really appreciate it!
@@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS keep us updated. was a really neat designee
Do you have the plans for this build?
Hi thanks for watching and the comments. (And for Subscribing). Unfortunately no I do not as there are so many variations in tvs. Either way I really appreciate your comments.
8 months later - any updates?
Still working fine!
I guess on UA-cam we can not share email fo some reason.
Guess not.
Hey buddy, Tim again . Is there anyway you can give me the make and model number off of the actuator you used ? It was already DC 110v right .? All in one unit . So I can see if I can locate one . Please 🙏
Yes, I'll have to find the info.
Hi Tim, I put it on Google Drive. The link is on the description. The one I used was a pretty old one. The remote to operate it was a wired type. Newer ones use wireless remotes.
@@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTSThank you so much . 😊 I will see if I can find one like it . I will let you know if I do . Have a great week. 👍
@NINEPOINTFIVEPROJECTS hey buddy , I found a couple on ebay . One is unused with the power supply mounted to it . But when I asked him if it worked if he plugs it into a wall outlet. He replied and said that he does not have the remote to make it work . How did yours work ? Do I just need a toggle switch to make it work . Or do I need a remote control unit just for that actuator and power supply ? 🤔
Mine is wired to the remote and I don't think you could just use a toggle switch in its place. The remote cable plugs into the power supply. So you might be able to also find a remote to use with it. If it's a newer type of actuator it may use a wireless remote. Maybe the seller could tell you what type it requires.
Love the idea but notching the bottom of the trusses is not a good idea
Hi thanks for watching and the comments. I'm not too worried about it. They are really not trusses but are rafters. I only notched one 1 1/2 inches deep. I also have 2 x 4 purlins spanning across the tops of the rafters. I'm confident it will be fine. Either way I do appreciate your feedback. If you haven't done so already please consider Subscribing and hitting the like button. I would really appreciate it.