DIY Slider Build

[Projek01]

A few months ago, I posted on here about camera sliders. I decided to take the DIY route and ordered makerslide from Inventables.com.

Ordered all the parts and about half of them have arrived. So far, this project should cost about $200-250 with all electronics and hardware. This gives me the following:

1M Slider
Automatic movement of slider
Automated timelapse electronics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Projek_01/IMG_4664_zpsc0e5994f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Projek_01/IMG_4661_zpsdf80506b.jpg
Cut 1"X1" 90 degree aluminum and bolted it into the end of the makerslide (tapped threads first)to make the feet. Then 1/4-20 thread tapped into the middle of the slider for a tripod.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Projek_01/IMG_4665_zps4b418d9b.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/Projek_01/IMG_4660_zpsbb1d44c2.jpg

Electronics is slowly coming in. Arduino Uno loaded with miniE powering a stepper motor will be employed.


More to come! Mods can feel free to delete if no one is interested in the end result.

[78si]

Looks sweet so far!

[sl888]

How heavy do you think the set up will be?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by Projek01
Mods can feel free to delete if no one is interested in the end result.

You're DIYing an auto slider, I ain't deleting shit. That's awesome as hell.

[Projek01]

Thanks! It will be quite light actually. Makerslide is made out of aluminum. My best guess will be around 5lbs depending on the battery I decide to use. Planning to use Li-Po cells for RC cars that are around 600grams for a 8.2V 5000mah source.

Ran into a major road block. Some of the wheels used on the rail are a little warped. Its causing my camera to vibrate when I move it too quickly. They are sending me new ones so hopefully that fixes the problem. If not, ignus makes some pretty cheap rails also that would work 100%

Here is what the interface for the electronics will look like. Arduino has some pretty tallented developers.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8024/7150072187_95b224ca1d.jpg

Site for the Arduino program (http://openmoco.org/user-interface/minie-2x16-ui-and-minimal-engine)

[Projek01]

I posted a thread here a few months back. It got deleted due to inactivity since I didnt have time to finish it. Here is the finished product!

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Exposure settings, shot interval, movement per shot can all be changed in the arduino interface. Planning to try doing some timelapses after exams finish/snowboard season starts for me.

Here is a video I made with it before the electronics was added. My video production skills are obviously a work in progress.

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[Unknown303]

That's sweet! You should send me a link to the arduino code. I'd love to see what you have built for it so far!

[Projek01]

Your link sir,

http://www.openmoco.org/user-interface/minie-2x16-ui-and-minimal-engine

[Unknown303]

Originally posted by Projek01
Your link sir,

http://www.openmoco.org/user-interface/minie-2x16-ui-and-minimal-engine

Fuck yeah.