Earlier prototype

[peezie]

You are correct Jack. This machine has gone through a bunch of changes and even has a spinoff machine from the things I've learned developing it. This machine is being tested by myself and some local artists from 2 local shops and is completely under wraps. Their are some features which aren't new to tattoo machines in general but done in a way that hasn't been done before. These are earlier pictures during development and aren't completely reflective of what is in the hands of artists now testing them. Their are a little over 10 machines out being tested. Pretty close to finishing these up and I've only had to make minor changes so far.
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This picture has some old components that were tested and have since been scrapped.
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Final bodies made for testing and have been in the hands of my friends at 2 local shops for the past month.

[gangstajay]

well I wish you best on this and hope you get it figured out

[peezie]

Thanks Jay. Hope I do too.

[punisher]

They look awesome I want to see more on these
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[peezie]

Just wanna give a little update to this machine that I have been working on full time the last 2 years. I am changing the drive system away from the gears I was using (for now, may use it for a steel version). I was using steel bevel gears at a 1:1.8 ratio to use a maxon motor at the higher torque curve range. This allowed for better low and high speed torque. Instead of running the machine from the 6-8.5v range it runs best from 10-12v range which is the motors maximum efficiency. The machine tattoos great and everyone loves them but it made a bit of noise that I ultimately couldn't live with which might have been taken care with a different material for the gear housing. Most artist didn't mind the noise which wasn't that loud. Way quieter than a coil. I am now using a different drive system that I had hoped to use on a different model machine. The new drive system still uses a vertical motor with a piston assembly. This new system is currently being tested by the same people including myself. Runs a lot quieter and the stroke can be adjusted while the machine is running. Stroke range is 2.5mm-4.5mm. No angled cam, no swash, and no gears to sum it up. Thanks for your interest.

[gangstajay]

cool keep at it

[Eturnus]

video comparison?

[punisher]

Excited about this build been following this thread closely really liking where this machine is headed!
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[peezie]

Both machines sound quieter in person but this video will give you an idea of the sound difference between the 2.

[sacredsouls]

I like we're this is going. Keep it up dude. I read everything and seen that the stroke is adjustable and the screw is for adjustable hit or give correct? I like the overall design