Motorized slider for video and timelapses
Here's my design of a motorized camera slider, useful for smaller and medium-sized cameras up to the size o...f something like a full-frame DSLR. I use it with Panasonic cameras and it's doing an awesome job! Use the touchscreen to set precise runtimes and speeds from seconds to weeks and create video shots or timelapses that would be impossible to do otherwise.
Total cost is under $60 using import electronics or a bit over $100 when using genuine Arduino and Adafruit components.
Arduino Code requires the Adafruit libraries TFTLCD, GFX and TouchScreen. I've provided known-good versions of the libraries for download, but you can most likely find newer versions at Adafruit.
3d model print parameters
Core slider:
- Set of printed parts (idler_end requires support material, idler_shim is optional to align the pulley in the idler)
- 1m 20x40mm Open...Builds rail (20x60 / 20x80 / 40x40 should work, too)
- OpenBuilds gantry set
(- Universal OpenBuilds plate)
(- 4pcs OpenBuilds wheel kits)
(- 2pcs OpenBuilds spacers)
(- 2pcs OpenBuilds eccentric spacers)
(- 4pcs M5x25 screws (+nuts))
- 4pcs M5x20 screws
- 2pcs M6x12 screws (a bit longer or shorter works, too)
- 4pcs M3x25 screws
- 2pcs M3x10 screws
- A few M3 washers
- About 35mm long 8mm rod
- 2pcs 626 bearing
- 2pcs 608 bearing
- GT2-2M 6mm pulley, 20t, 5mm bore
- GT2-2M 6mm pulley, 20t, 8mm bore
- 214cm GT2-2M 6mm belt
- NEMA17 stepper motor
- Pololu-style stepper motor driver Aliexpress
- Arduino Mega Amazon Aliexpress
- Touchscreen shield Adafruit Aliexpress
- Click encoder
- Mini breadboard
- 2pcs 10k resistors
- A few jumper wires
- A few M3 threaded inserts