Roman Blind Automation

[Paul_B]

Has anyone played with automating roman blinds in a bay window? We have bought some roman blinds made up of three individual blinds for the bay. I would like to automate these.

I know about Somfy, but the complete solution looks quite expensive. I was wondering if their were any other solutions? A tubular motor seems the best bet. Not sure to go with three individual motors or maybe a single motor with say a universal joint to connect the two smaller blinds.

Any thoughts? I already have the ability to control through my Idratek solution.

Paul

[toscal]

Depending on how your roman blinds actually work will depend on the solution. I have a roman blind, but it has no roller mechanism.
You could use an add-a-motor 80. Intellihome sells them have a look here
curtain control
The Add a motor website.
For actual roller blind motors you can try MHouse. I've used their gate motors and these are very good. I think their motors are mainly for shutter type blinds. Mhouse
IF you need any more info or where to buy etc. Just let me know.

[Paul_B]

Many thanks for the info Toscal. I am going to wait until the blinds are fitted to see what I can then do with them. The links should prove useful.