IN THIS ISSUE: 1) T3i winner, 2) new T3i contest, 3) DIY114B Slider Coupon Code for discount, 4) more slider info …

DIY114B SLIDER KIT USE WITH CHEAP TRIPODS

It is not necessary to use a pair of very expensive tripods.  We have tested some cheap tripods.  The Targus TGT-BK58T is about $20 online, and works reasonably well for holding up an end of the slider, especially when you keep the tripod head close to the sticks (don't crank up the neck far).

• In this issue
  • Slider weight capacity
  • International Users – Use with 15mm Rods
  • Carbon Fiber Rods
  • Mo​torized Slider
  • Canon T3i Giveaway …. TWEET YOUR FRIENDS

SLIDER WEIGHT CAPACITY – I've gotten some questions about the slider weight capacity.  It is capable of handling plenty of weight. Watch this video to learn more:

INTERNATIONAL USERS – USE WITH 15mm RODS - The I'm keeping a log of international sources for 5/8" diameter rods.  For example, the 5/8" diameter rods are available in the UK from www.metals4u.co.uk .  Please send me your source for 5/8" diameter rods for your country.  However, the DIY114B can also be used with 15mm rods, which are more widely available over seas.  Watch this video to see how to use 15mm rods with the DIY114B:

CARBON FIBER RODS - One of my blog subscribers turned me on to a source for 5/8" diameter carbon fiber rods.  I've ordered some, and I'll be posting a review on the blog.

MOTORIZED SLIDER - Emm from Cheesycam has come up with a way of motorizing the slider.  I'm giong to look into designing a little bracket, to make a more robust mount for the motor.  Watch the Cheesycam video to see this approach for motorizing the DIY114B:

DIY SLIDERS

UP TO 8 FOOT SLIDER FOR UNDER $255 BOM

THIS BABY ROLLS !!!  

Learn what you need to do to create your own slider / dolly of any length you wish.  Feel all that extra cash in your pocketbook that you will be saving …

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL FOOTAGE

The customer testimonial footage is starting to roll in for the juicedLink DIY114B Slider Kit.  I suck at the artistic stuff … and you guys are making me look bad (as I expected that you would).  Elijah Stanfield writes: "I just got 20 minutes of great footage, thanks to my new 8 foot juicedLink slider".  Click here to watch a clip from Elijah using the DIY114B slider:

Isn't that just AWESOME !!!    …. SEND ME MORE CLIPS !!!!

DIY SLIDERS

UP TO 8 FOOT SLIDER FOR UNDER $255 BOM

THIS BABY ROLLS !!!  

Learn what you need to do to create your own slider / dolly of any length you wish.  Feel all that extra cash in your pocketbook that you will be saving …

juicedLink DIY SLIDER – RELEASED !!!

Here is what is new.  The DIY116B is no longer offered as a stand alone SKU.  It is bundled with the DIY114B Slider Kit.  We added a wheel-arm to the platform (which was known as the DIY116B), so the side bearing wheel can be adjusted to meet up with the side of the rods.  Watch this video to see more details:

Watch this video to see more 8ft slider footage using the DIY114B Slider Kit:

We've added some tips to the DIY114B User Manual.  This is my favorite.  Watch this video to see how a single person can set up an 8 foot slider on 2 tripods:

Dont forget about the Canon T3i giveaway,coming up on October 3.  Make sure you tweet your friends about this great offer !! If you are receiveing this email directly from us (via Feedburner/Google), then you are already subscribed to the juicedLink Blog and eligible to win.

The prototype of the wheel-arm for the DIY116B is back.  It works really well … keeps the rails nice and snug …

So, we are going into production with the fix.  Assuming our machine shop can turn them quickly as they did with the prototype, then we’ll be open for orders again in about 1-2 weeks or so.  We will notify you on the blog when we’re shipping again.

Thank you for your patience.

In the mean time, we will be working on more sample footage and stuff.  By the way, we had trouble with our Vimeo account (account got closed because we mistakenly upgraded to Vimeo Plus instead of Vimeo Pro for a commercial account – and they closed the account on us before we could fix it), so links to some of the old videos don’t embed anymore.  We’ll create a new account and post/link the new footage there.

SLIDER: 8FT FOOTAGE / PROGRAM UPDATE

There are some things you need to know about the DIY Slider project.  We’ve put sales on hold rignt now.  Watch this video to learn why, and also see some unique ways of using 8ft sliders and associated footage:

The 8ft slider applications look really promising.  But, I’m not 100% satisfied with the results.  The workaround described is fairly straightforward to implement.  We will check with our machine shop to see how quickly we can turn the rotating plate/arm for the DIY106B.

Here are more details on the program status:

• Slider sales have been put on hold, while the workaround is in progress
• We will send emails to current customers who purchased the slider systems last week, and get them taken care of with refunds as necessary (from juicedLink as well as OnlineMetals.  We hope to have you return as customers as quickly as possible.
• I’ve decided on a couple of other smaller changes.  We’re going to bundle the DIY114B and DIY116B.  I want the rod constraning feature on the small rod systems as well.  Also, I went back and fourth on the spec for the short rods less than 4 ft.  I thought people would prefer the lighter aluminum.  But, I’m going to change the spec so all rods are steel.

​I apologize for the confusion.  But, I’m confident that this change will provide a better user experience for everybody.  As you can see from the footage, the 8ft slider applications are very exciting.  The response we’ve received this last week was very encouraging.  So, it’s time for us to make it right now …

Check out this sample footage video using the juicedLink DIY Slider System.  Nothing compares to it in smoothness … at this price point … or has the capability of being used as an 8ft Slider.  It’s AMAZING!!

In this issue:

• Sliders, rigs, iPhone solutions, iPad2 solutions … we just released a bunch of new products !!!
• Don’t forget about our T3i giveaway!

Here is our current DIY cookbook for you to browse …

In this issue:

• Notification has been sent to the winning email address for the Canon T3i drawing today … awaiting their response …
• We're kicking off a new Canon T3i giveaway!
• New Product Preview: Smartphone (iPhone/Android/etc) tripod mount/adapter

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We're doing it AGAIN.  We're gearing up for ANOTHER Canon T3i giveaway,coming up on October 3.  Make sure you tweet your friends about this great offer !!  If you are receiveing this email directly from us (via Feedburner/Google), then you are already subscribed to the juicedLink Blog and eligible to win.

New Product Preview: Smartphone (iPhone/Android/etc) tripod mount/adapter

We've been busy.  In addition to the slider that we are about to release, we are also about to release the DIY111B Smartphone (iPhone/Android, etc) tripod mount/adapter.  This is a universal adapter which will fit any size smartphone with an adjustable clamping mechanism constructed of high-quality Aluminum.  The 1/4-20 female threads allow you to mount to a tripod, the DIY112A handle, sablilzer, or anything with a 1/4-20 stud.  Release is this August.  Pricing and availability will be announce on the blog.

Earlier this year, we showed off a prototype slider at NAB that we were developing.  The slider is currently in production, and will be ready for release in August.  Subscribe to the juicedLink Blog to stay notified on final pricing and availability.  Watch this video to see the production version of the slider in action, including an example of an 8 foot slider …

We're gearing up for our new Canon T3i giveaway is coming up on August 1.  Make sure you tweet your friends about this great offer !!  If you are receiveing this email directly from us (via Feedburner/Google), then you are already subscribed to the juicedLink Blog and eligible to win.