DIY Camera Slider Build

[jakkuh_t]

Creative title, eh? (>insert Canada joke here)

 

That aside, I'm doing a Camera Slider design and build. This project will primarily make use of open source 3D designs found on thingiverse (all of which will be linked somewhere) (using an Ultimaker 2 Extended). Many of the designs will be edited in some way, but I will include the edited and original versions for your uses. I may also create a guide for this project, but that's not for sure. All resources will be kept up to date as I go in case I do not make a guide.

 

I also plan on doing a second version which would incorporate a stepper motor for time lapses or just more fluid motion

 

Also, @Slick is a noob

 

Materials:

4x - 0840UU Pulleys [$7.50] - Have

- These were 3D printed (https://goo.gl/InZwh5)

8x - 806-ZZ Shield Radial Bearings [$9] - On the way

- Tried making equivalent 3D printed "planetary" bearings, but it just doesn't work for this small of an object (https://goo.gl/0Sbf76)

- 2 bearings go in each pulley to smooth the camera motion

2x - 3ft metal tubes (3/4" outer diameter) [~$10] - Have

- Currently using 1/8" walled mild steel tubing, but I plan on changing them to aluminum or carbon fiber at some point to reduce weight. Just a matter of sourcing the materials.

- I'd recommend checking craigslist's free section for scrap metal, I was able to get mine for free this way

More on the way...

[jakkuh_t]

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Update I: Tubing for DAYZZZZ

9/21/2016

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I wish I got some shots of the printing process for the pulleys, but I didn't (my bad). However they all actually printed the first time with no issues on the Quick print present in Cura *knock* *knock*. 

yay for quick print.

 

The internal tabs which hold the two bearing in place didn't turn out that great, but its nothing detrimental as the bearings will be glued in place.

 

Sourced my tubing from craigslist (for free :D), got it cut to size and sand blasted. I'll likely have to clean these up again with the sandblaster and clear coat them to prevent rust (might also just use aluminum :P).

 

Yay, the pulleys are the perfect size for 3/4" tubing. Going to use my DSLR next time I take photos for this project (rip iphone photos).

 

yay the pulleys work/fit really well

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[pagani123]

looks like an interesting project excited to see what comes out of it.

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update 1 posted

[Hackentosher]

How are you planning on implementing the motor? I would think either a lead screw or GT2 belts and an idler similar to a Prusa I3's X axis.