What the thread found

• A small pin on the gear of a Heden motor can disappear, causing the motor to spin without engaging the gear.
• Switching the gear to the other side may potentially cause the pin to fail.
• A temporary replacement pin made from a paper clip can allow the motor to function for the duration of a shoot.

Depends on

• The exact cause of the pin failure was not definitively determined.
• It is unclear whether the damage occurred during this shoot or from previous use by another rental operator.
• The improvised paper clip solution was only tested for one day of shooting and may not be reliable for extended use.
• No details provided about the specific Heden motor model or year.

Parts

Follow Focus

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