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DDW (Digital Dome Works) ES6 shutter cable replacement help

Started by rharris on 9/22/2024 9:56:21 AM CST

rharris

Joined 2/23/2015
Loc: Mo, USA
Posted 9/22/2024 9:56:21 AM CST

We have one of the older ES6 domes on my roof with the Digital Dome Works shutter motor that is a corkscrew open/close.

The shutter cable frayed and broke many moons ago (10 years) and we operate the door manually...from a ladder...with a broom handle...

I have made several attempts at installing a new cable set but can't get it done for the life of me.

How in the world are you supposed to wind 20+ windings each way with a super long cable, without it all going back to a rats nest, seems like Hogwarts-style wizardry.

My ask...

First, does anyone have the installation instructions for how the cables are supposed to be replaced? I have the written ones from Jerry - but it's hard to follow. I'm probably just complicating it, but I need help. I mean the cable-routing one that came with your DDW?

Second - any photos of your setup would be a dream. A video of the cable routing will earn you "serendipitous cosmic luck" (you might win the lottery).

Thank you!

 


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