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A row of LED´s or a meter that shows the amount of powert left in the batteries would be cool...I've wondered a few features to add in the new prototype to enhance it!
If all of the old technicians don't pass along their secrets, the ability to service and maintain our valuable technology will evaporate when they retire. ;)aj wrote:As far as I know Bjorn is already selling several types of Beaulieu batteries solutions. (But being a pro he is not publishing his techniques here)
It is your assumption that these technicians are old.reflex wrote:If all of the old technicians don't pass along their secrets, the ability to service and maintain our valuable technology will evaporate when they retire. ;)aj wrote:As far as I know Bjorn is already selling several types of Beaulieu batteries solutions. (But being a pro he is not publishing his techniques here)
I have seen a lot of "home-made" solutions but none that looked this good. And Building my own battery pack is of course possible but I just don´t have the time, hence the suggestion to buy one. I never searched because I´m not interested in duct-tape-solutions.Maybe people here should first use search archive here or google the internet somewhat on Beaulieu battery replacements.
Whoa! Calm down man, that almost sounds like a threat! :evil:Maybe Uppsala should mind his own business instead of forcing people into discussion on deals they don't want. Or is he personally going to make up for the lost profits of others.
Yes he is, I was informed by Bjorn that he could supply 2 types of batteries, brand new (for a looot of money) and recelled Beaulieu battery packs (a bit cheaper, but still very expensive).As far as I know Bjorn is already selling several types of Beaulieu batteries solutions.
I know. So? By the way I thought the price was for only the materials, I haven´t seen a "real" price yet. And I´m not mentioning Bjorns prices because it would seem wrong, don´t you agree?Also mentioned price levels are just good for some coffee-money when people work for a living on these items.
Why? If these dummy batteries work they are good enough for me.BTW it would been much smarter to conform to Beaulieu standard for the dummy battery.
BTW These can be had at eBay at some Euro 20-30
AAAHH, I´M BLIND!! I CAN`T SEE!! :lol:Don't look! I've uploaded two close ups of my Frankenstein....
Sure! Are you interested?Maybe you want your job or business done by somebody else
Well, of course you get nothing (=0).Uppsala BildTeknik wrote:AJ wrote:Sure! Are you interested?Maybe you want your job or business done by somebody else
If you do it for 60% of what I charge, and do it as good as I would do it, we have a deal!
I´ll send films your way, you return them on DVD and I´ll pay you some and charge more from my clients. Deal?
Yeah, Bjorn is the quiet profit maker on this forum. No advertising no contributions and still getting business adn a saint status.Uppsala BildTeknik wrote:
AJ wrote:Yes he is, I was informed by Bjorn that he could supply 2 types of batteries, brand new (for a looot of money) and recelled Beaulieu battery packs (a bit cheaper, but still very expensive).As far as I know Bjorn is already selling several types of Beaulieu batteries solutions.
This "new" solution sure seems both cheaper and better than just a recelled battery pack. I bet it is even with shipping, but the price is not all, I just liked the look of these packs.
And it seems easier to change the batteries when they are dead than from a tight small battery pack.
AJ wrote:I know. So? By the way I thought the price was for only the materials, I haven´t seen a "real" price yet. And I´m not mentioning Bjorns prices because it would seem wrong, don´t you agree?Also mentioned price levels are just good for some coffee-money when people work for a living on these items.
AJ wrote:Why? If these dummy batteries work they are good enough for me.BTW it would been much smarter to conform to Beaulieu standard for the dummy battery.
BTW These can be had at eBay at some Euro 20-30
Really? 20 - 30 Euro? I searched Ebay when I thought he just had to have a old battery pack and I found 0, none, not one, no batteries at all.
Yep, I have recommended him in other forums too. I read so much good about him that I "like him" without knowing him. Weird. He also has a mail-link from my website, helping him get a few clients is just fun.Yeah, Bjorn is the quiet profit maker on this forum. No advertising no contributions and still getting business adn a saint status.
For some strange reason people want to keep their given quotes to themselves. Are they feeling as if they got a special low quote?
I remember reading about it, but I don´t remember details.Search on collimation subjects. When I respond in a thread with citing a Wittner and Bjorn estimate on a overhaul of Beaulieu 4008. Bjorn thinks he can call my a liar while he seems to not have kept a copy of the mail. While I still have it in my archive. But alas.
OK. I searched for "Beaulieu batteries", and "4008 battery pack" and such. I did find a 2008 battery pack.BTW look for contact blocks/ dummy batteries (and beaulieu) on eBay. Cannot take too long.
8)Cool; now sounds a lot better, I'm not feeling guilty anymore! :lol:Uppsala BildTeknik wrote: Nah, he wont take offence. He still has 2 of my cameras to repair, so I´ll be sending a bunch of money his way anyway
Yes; I've seen good posts referencing him!Uppsala BildTeknik wrote: Yep, thats the Bjorn I´m talking about, the "master of Beaulieu-repairs".
I've never talked him by now; but I'll drop an eMail or P.M. in a few hours. I enjoy this kind of works, so, I'll be happy building the units if he likes it. Of course I could charge little money for unit, and let the sales of the batchs in hands of Bjorn, if he's interested. BTW: thanks in advance for referencing me! ...Thanks to Christoph too! ;)Uppsala BildTeknik wrote: You should Email him some pictures and give him a price for 5 or 10 battery packs or so, I wouldn´t be surprised if you guys could make some sort of business arrangement. You could make some money and he could sell them and make some money too, and he wouldn´t need to put down any time to building the battery packs.
Nice data to accounting, "gianni1"; Pentax Spotmatic uses "M42x1" threads, and some russian clone units are with "M42x0.75". BTW: I'm a really great fanatic of Asahi Pentax Spotmatic, I think Super-Takumar lenses are greaters in the japanese history. I've owned my own Spotmatic years ago. Just save them in good shape, by the way if sometime I could buy the Asahi set from you! :lol:gianni1 wrote: The tubes fit my Pentax Spotmatic, but a bit long for the Beaulieu. Comparing the threads, the Beaulieu battery threads have half the travel of the macro tube, 4mm vs 2mm. I bought the tube set (of three) at a local camera fair for a few pounds. Don't know what the 1.0 or 0.75 is measuring...
Yeap! Sounds good! Could be killer if done with square LEDs, but I think could add a lot of work; so, rounded LEDs again! But yes, I'll add a little row of 5 units, to show steps of 20% on the charge state.Uppsala BildTeknik wrote: A row of LED´s or a meter that shows the amount of powert left in the batteries would be cool.
Actually, two LEDs solid-shinning are indication of: "Fully Charged Pack". Only upper LED solid-shinning means: "Charging".Uppsala BildTeknik wrote: I saw that you have 2 LED´s on it already, does any of them show when the battery is fully charged? That would be a cool feature too.
Done!ultramarine wrote: Diego
Count me in for 2 battery packs.
I think I have two dead ones, I'll be happy to send them to you.
PM for details!
George
Yes!; Never minded!Uppsala BildTeknik wrote: Now the ball is rolling...
Hold on!, Hang on there, man! ...The ambulance is on the way!!! 8O :lol:gianni1 wrote: Don't look! I've uploaded two close ups of my Frankenstein....
Sure Andre; I've started in such way, then I've designed my own way, and I have now:aj wrote: Maybe people here should first use search archive here or google the internet somewhat on Beaulieu battery replacements. It is all reinventing wheels or kicking dead horses. It is about the most pusblished subject considering beaulieux cameras.
Andre!; don't be so hard with Uppsala!; What is the bad that he makes to others suggesting to me the built of some packs if some people needs them? If you are talking about Bjorn, I could be happy selling him the units cheaper, even in orders of reduced quantities.aj wrote: Maybe Uppsala should mind his own business instead of forcing people into discussion on deals they don't want. Or is he personally going to make up for the lost profits of others.
Sure, and it is fine.aj wrote: As far as I know Bjorn is already selling several types of Beaulieu batteries solutions.
And I'm not doing so!aj wrote: (But being a pro he is not publishing his techniques here)
...Just a few external pictures to share my experiences with the people.I don't know what do you means on these phrase. I've mentioned only my own costs for the stuff needed to built the complete setup (excluding the original Beaulieu pack), and I've not mentioned a price for my work at all. I've spent eight/nine hours to built my own setup. Do your own math: how much could you charge by eight hours of your time to get it all ready to work? Same amount as for the required materials maybe?aj wrote: Also mentioned price levels are just good for some coffee-money when people work for a living on these items.
aj wrote: BTW it would been much smarter to conform to Beaulieu standard for the dummy battery.
BTW These can be had at eBay at some Euro 20-30
You are completely wrong, man. You loose your job or bussiness when you don't have enough flexibility to get your professional life and actions quickly adapted to the new times and challenges.aj wrote: That is how it is when you loose your job or commisioned business as other people start doing yours for less or for fun and possibly without investing in research/education or paying taxes and such.