Re: opening/closing miniblinds

[Charles Sullivan <cwsulliv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Worthington link you provide is broken, but this one
works: http://www.worthdist.com/autotilt/AT110A.htm

Unfortunately the AT110A, although motorized, is still
manually actuated with a remote.  The DIY solution would
allow computer control - it'd be nice if it was in
commercial production

On Sat, 08 Apr 2006 22:53:20 +0000, BruceR wrote:
> Here's a DIY article:
>  http://www.circuitcellar.com/library/print/hcs-pdf/57-MckinneyJr.pdf#search='miniblind%20motor'
Worthington Distribution has this ready made motorized solution fromAuto
Tilt for you for $44:http://www.worthdist.com/autotilt/AT110A.HTMI
actually found it on the Smarthome site but it shows as
discontinued.Enlarging the picture there revealed the AutoTilt brand name
and asearch for that found it at Worthington. Enjoy!

>> I'm looking for a way to open/close my miniblinds..i'm not so
>> concerned about pulling them up/down, but just something to actuate
>> the rod part that rotates the blinds into open/closed positions...
>>
>> smarthome seems to offer a variety of vertical blind and drapery
>> solutions, but nothing for horizontal miniblinds...   I know some
>> manufacturers offer all in one solutions where the blinds and the
>> motor are all one piece, but i'm looking for an add-on solution to
>> activate my existing miniblinds.
>>
>> is anyone aware of a commercial product to handle this?  i built a
>> custom solution using lego mindstorms, but i'm looking for something
>> with a bit more durability.