Mirror Head

I've never had the mirrors fall off of mine. I'm curious to hear about this though, so I can keen an eye on them.

LighTech- I think that the problem might be with the mirror clips. I'm not sure if they are defective or what. I have tried to tighten the clips as much as possible. However, they still get lose and in time the whole mirror head just falls of the mount post. I like the Mighty Scans, but what good are they if they don't operate properly.

I just had the same problem today.
the mirror-engine and u-clip fell off.
I could slide both back on the axl of the first engine, but they are not staying in place.
is there some small item missing that should hold it in place?

Is there a way to fix it?

any suggestion is welcom.

Wow. I have 8 Mightys and none have fallen apart. A few months ago I was trying to separate the pan/tilt motors from the U-clips and had no luck in getting anything to separate. This is really interesting...I don't even know how they come apart (never figured it out), and you guys have fixtures that just sort of fall apart...very, very interesting.

Wish I could help...

It didn't fell of during a show, but when I took it out of a cardboard box after transport in my car. I had 3 without fligtcase at the same transport. I know I should be more carefull now, but like to solve this issiue.

I think of trying some contact glue en see of it stays on.
i don't think its connected with a screw or something else.

Can you take pictures of this issue? Since I could never get mine apart (not that I need t currently), but I'd like to see how it happens/works anyway...

Ok, but u have to wait until after the weekend before I can post them.

It seems I can't upload or attach a photo here?

I was able to attache a picture in a topic at the 'non-intelligent' lighting part of this forum.
you can find the pics there for the moment.

I tried reconnecting the mirror.

I put a drop of instant glue to the axl.
then I put the 2nd engine and the metal U clip on it.
I compared with another scan to see what the right position of the metal clip is.

when turning it around the axl it suddenly blocked, and all is fixed.

don't know if the turning of the clip or the glue was responsable for fixing this.

I figured out how to re-attach the mirror head with clip.

1. Position the mighty scan stable on a table or your lap with the motor head at the top (farthest away from you).
2. Position the mirror with the mirror motor wire harness on the right and hold the fastening clip on the left with fingers.
3. The clip straddles the mounting bracket. Holding the clip between the two brass stopping pins on the left, slip the motor axle through all 3 holes. (1 side of clip, 1 on mirror bracket, and 1 on the other side of clip.
4. Turn the clip clockwise. This amazingly locks the clip in place. Hope this helps!
Dave with www.FUNDJ.com