That's it! I'm designing and building my own film processor.

[rbiemer]

How about this:
http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/i1402.html ?

Rob

 

[tonyjuliano]

The initial design review has shown that this project is going to be viable.

Mechanical design has started.

Read here for an update on the whole project.

 

[jan normandale]

Tony what price point are you contemplating for these units. Would they be kits you'd assemble?

 

[tonyjuliano]

Tony what price point are you contemplating for these units. Would they be kits you'd assemble?

The price target is $300 (and it looks attainable right now).

The kit will be assembled by the end user from a few custom items purchased through a group buy, and the balance will be off the shelf parts. (the $300 includes everything).

 

[atlcruiser]

I am 100% in. I have cobbled up a multi part processor that requires way too much human intervention! I think the $300 to $500 price point is perfect.

Count me in and PM if I cna help in any way

thanks for moving on this idea

 

[jan normandale]

The price target is $300 (and it looks attainable right now).

The kit will be assembled by the end user from a few custom items purchased through a group buy, and the balance will be off the shelf parts. (the $300 includes everything).

I'm interested so put my name on "the list".

Regarding fabrication, I'll throw out one idea. Use the concept of a Jobo lift model, and use Paterson tanks with magnets on the bottoms. Snap the magnet to the motor and it's the same concept as the Jobo

I know a friend who 'built his own' using a water heater with thermostat to maintain constant temperature during the processing so that part is commercially available. Its not too far from the rest of the kit, a water holding tank and slots for maintaining chemicals at constant temperature.. et voila!

 

[jan normandale]

Tony check your email from flickr.. thx Jan

 

[kyler.]

Sounds interesting.
I might buy one if it ends up happening.
Good Luck!!

-Kyle