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[mike h]

got my order in -thanks gaston for putting in so much hard work into this machine.

[crabink]

Can you explain the hexdrive system?

[fkirons]

got my order in -thanks gaston for putting in so much hard work into this machine.

Thank you, and thank you all for the orders!

Can you explain the hexdrive system?

Sure Crabs..

The HexDrive MotorBolt system is a new mechanism we designed. We were looking for a One MotorBolt System that can be used
vertically or Horizontally giving us freedom to design any type of machine no mater what the motor orientation or technology we choose (Slider, direct drive, Swash, cam Barrel, etc)
The idea of the HexDrive system was gestated at the very early design stage of the Vortex, later renamed to "Aura", about 3 years ago.

We worked really hard trying it all, until we nailed it.

So this system consist of a MotorBolt system, that, instead of having a cam attached, has a Hex Gear attached to the motor. (Removable)
When the MotorBolt is locked in the MachineBody, the hex gear, plugs automatically in a Cam module, that's attached to a machine and constrained by a bearing. This allows the cam to sling perfectly concentrically without any axial load on the cam or motor shaft. This drastically reduces vibration and dramatically extends the life of the motor.

Thanks to the shape and design of Both HexGear and StrokeModule, the gear will always mate with ease with the female receiver of the StrokeModule.

The New HexDrive MotorBolt System is much more streamlined that previous version, does not have any screws, it's now mirror polished and it has deeper and larger groves
for better gripping. It's also lighter.

We have several machines in the works and all this future machines are working with this new HexDrive MotorBolt system.
The system has a patent in progress to protect our hard work for almost 3 years.

The system also allows us to design machines with in-Body cams. meaning that one motor will power different bodies with different strokes, where before you would have to have
Several Motors or change the strokes in the middle of a tattoo.

Having in-Body StrokeWheels allows the artist to have dedicated machines will dealing with just one bagged motor.

But the HexDrive System is not the only feature that makes this machine unique. The Spektra Direkt, features a new adjustable Stroke System, that consist of cap with a set positioning of the bearing, setting automatically the stroke without the need to slide or eyeball any moving part.
This design helped us to achieve the adjustable module without making the part bulky and keeping it streamlined. The screws that secure the StrokeCaps are also inlaid so you can even see them.

Each StrokeCap comes marked with dots. The come with every machine purchase along with the allen key to interchange them.
Available strokes are 3-3.5-4mm

This machine is virtually maintenance free. No parts to clean or grease.
The Spektra Direct Body can be also be autoclaved and/ or sanitized upon removal of MotorBolt.

The HexDrive MortorBolt system will fit the Halo (upon removing Hex Gear and re attaching a conventional StrokeWheel to the motor)
However since this system requires precise concentricity, we do not suggest using a Halo MotorBolt System in a Direkt as any slight misalignment could damage the motor.

Thank you to all the orders we received and I hope you enjoy this little machine.
She was like giving birth almost!

[johndameart]

Everyone get on that shit!!!!! Get your orders in!!!!!!!

[crabink]

Next question is very important to me... In my opinion the Halo motor is very high torque... and you ever gonna release a lower torque version.. something with less impact like the dragonfly motor?

I think the Symbeos' use of 3 motors is very very smart...

Just curious...

and also how far along is the aura?

[fkirons]

Next question is very important to me... In my opinion the Halo motor is very high torque... and you ever gonna release a lower torque version.. something with less impact like the dragonfly motor?

I think the Symbeos' use of 3 motors is very very smart...

Just curious...

and also how far along is the aura?

Hi Crab:
When I hear this subject, I assume that there it may be a misconception between give and torque. A motor with low torque will stall when less resistance is applied than a motor with a higher torque output. Are you referring to a machine that bogs down due to a lack of power? If so, this is not the same scenario as coil machines or machines with give system where a machine can run the needles while giving a spring mechanism designed to offer such performance.

We haven't found the need to offer a motor with weak torque output. Our two rotaries (Halo and Direkt) are machines with a versatile motor where a user can push anything from a single needle to a 50 magnum without the lack of power. If you want a machine to run at lower rpms, simply drop the voltage.

If you want a machine to give in, simply get a machine with a give system. You will need a machine with power even when the bogging down effect is needed, otherwise you will be applying counter resistance to the motor that could end up killing the motor due to the lack of power. As of today, a machine with a weak motor has not made sense yet to our research and development. We are not saying that is wrong, all we are saying is we have not found a logical use for a low torque motor in our machine engineering.

Perhaps other builders can fill in the gap and give their own experience regarding this matter. As I've heard this subject been brought up several times.
We are here also to learn and listen.

[crabink]

Hi Crab:
When I hear this subject, I assume that there it may be a misconception between give and torque. A motor with low torque will stall when less resistance is applied than a motor with a higher torque output. Are you referring to a machine that bogs down due to a lack of power? If so, this is not the same scenario as coil machines or machines with give system where a machine can run the needles while giving a spring mechanism designed to offer such performance.

We haven't found the need to offer a motor with weak torque output. Our two rotaries (Halo and Direkt) are machines with a versatile motor where a user can push anything from a single needle to a 50 magnum without the lack of power. If you want a machine to run at lower rpms, simply drop the voltage.

If you want a machine to give in, simply get a machine with a give system. You will need a machine with power even when the bogging down effect is needed, otherwise you will be applying counter resistance to the motor that could end up killing the motor due to the lack of power. As of today, a machine with a weak motor has not made sense yet to our research and development. We are not saying that is wrong, all we are saying is we have not found a logical use for a low torque motor in our machine engineering.

Perhaps other builders can fill in the gap and give their own experience regarding this matter. As I've heard this subject been brought up several times.
We are here also to learn and listen.

Understood .. i guess the reason I ask is my other artist uses a dragonfly and it seems to do way less trauma than a Halo ... the give system on the halo doesn't seem to take the bite of enough for me and it hits really hard and the dragonfly give is pretty soft when opened. I know lowering the volts will lower the hit, but i want to keep the nice precise speed than makes the needles flow.

Is the Direkt motor the same as the halo.. because I would imagine that without a slider and other things in the path of resistance it would drive harder.

Curious if you could talk about the halo vs Direct motors.

[fkirons]

Understood .. i guess the reason I ask is my other artist uses a dragonfly and it seems to do way less trauma than a Halo ... the give system on the halo doesn't seem to take the bite of enough for me and it hits really hard and the dragonfly give is pretty soft when opened. I know lowering the volts will lower the hit, but i want to keep the nice precise speed than makes the needles flow.

Is the Direkt motor the same as the halo.. because I would imagine that without a slider and other things in the path of resistance it would drive harder.

Curious if you could talk about the halo vs Direct motors.

In the end it's all hand control. Look at the smooth work done with many cartridge machines with no give. Also look at the smooth work done with amazing give machines.

And why not, look at the amazing work done with Halos and Dragonfly. It's all about spending the right time to getting familiar with the gear.

The motor of the Halo is the same motor of the Direkt. Little powerful Maxon 216000.


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[Bishopbyname]

Some of the softest tattooing i've done was with some kind of direct hit machine. I am anti give (which is why i have a Dragonfly up for trade). I like having the control in my hand which is why i love my Bishop, Mike Metaxa classics, Old Timer and RW. The amount of trauma you cause can also be in your hand.

[Roly]

I own a Spektra and also own a couple other rotaries as well and i can honestly say I have yet to use a rotary that performs like the Spektra. and as for trauma caused to the skin, the machine makes it pretty effortless to pack color or with a twist of the give adjustment at the top of the machine do super soft bng. the pieces i do with the Spektra also heal super quick due to how little trauma is caused to the skin. I love this machine and I know the Direkt is gonna be just as good if not better.