The swivel connectors I modified to fit on the fiberglass rods but slid around easily. As long as the sails were open, the fabric rested in place.
Assembled with sails
When I collapsed the sails, they wanted to slide off. In fact, I dropped one in the hallway by accident while walking.
Collapsed
I added hook-and-loop fasteners on the corner where the sails met. I applied the loop side to the underside so my hand wouldn't get scratched.
Center flap with Velcro
I thought the sails would automatically adjust themselves to center the hinge, but there was enough friction to let them misbehave. When I found the sweet spot where both sails were taut, I wrapped a rubber strip over the rod inside the hinge and secured it with a zip tie.
Rubber band under a zip tie
I took the sail out for testing, and the center portion detached quickly. I could reinforce this, but my arm strength was enough to keep the sails open, and the two-piece design folded up more conveniently. I tested at night and failed to get pictures, but I shot a video of the sail opening and closing.
That sorta worked
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
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2022-08-31
When I collapsed the sails, they wanted to slide off. In fact, I dropped one in the hallway by accident while walking.
I added hook-and-loop fasteners on the corner where the sails met. I applied the loop side to the underside so my hand wouldn't get scratched.
I thought the sails would automatically adjust themselves to center the hinge, but there was enough friction to let them misbehave. When I found the sweet spot where both sails were taut, I wrapped a rubber strip over the rod inside the hinge and secured it with a zip tie.
I took the sail out for testing, and the center portion detached quickly. I could reinforce this, but my arm strength was enough to keep the sails open, and the two-piece design folded up more conveniently. I tested at night and failed to get pictures, but I shot a video of the sail opening and closing.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2022-08-31
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