This uses an OpenBuilds C-beam and can be used both motorized or not. The design is such that the effective length of the slider is slightly less then twice the length of the C-Beam. I used a 500mm long one but others may be able to be used. As the length increases the stresses on the parts will increase.
The major parts and assemblies are 3d-printed and are on Thingiverse :
In the video you can see my Camera Rotator which is used for pan & tilt. This is also available on thingiverse :
- OpenBuilds C-Beam Double Slider by buffcleb
- OpenBuilds C-Beam Double Wide Gantry Plate Belt Tensioner by buffcleb
- OpenBuilds Slider Levelling Platform by buffcleb
I changed from the printed Leveling platform to this one to support the added weight of the pan&tilt head. If just using with the camera the printed one will work fine :
PROAIM MULTI-ANGLE DYNAMIC LEVELLING WEDGE PLATE Load Capacity UPTO 15 kg
For motorized use I used a Nema17 motor with a printed gearbox available on Thingiverse :
I use a miniEngine (miniEngine | An open-source, Arduino based intervalometer and multi-axis motion-control system for time-lapse and video photography.) to control the system but any controller that will work the Stepper motors will work. I am swapping the motor and gearbox out with a 27:1 model as I can only get inclined use with the current setup and I'm looking for full vertical shots.
Here's a demo video of the system
and a quick overview video
and lastly a lengthy build video
I'm marking this as build complete as the main system works well... I have two additional parts to design for the system but it works without them.
The two additional systems are a set of feet to use the slider like a standard mini-slider and additional system that will allow limited pan & tilt operation without an additional motorized pan & tilt head.
OpenBuilds C-Beam Double Slider
Build in 'Camera Sliders - Rigs' published by cbordeleau, May 20, 2016.
This slider uses an 500mm OpenBuilds C-beam and the design is such that the effective length of the slider is slightly less then twice the length of the C-Beam. It can be used both motorized or not.
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Build Author cbordeleau, Find all builds by cbordeleau
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Build Details
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- CC - Attribution NonCommercial - Share Alike - CC BY NC SA
Reason for this Build
I was looking for a portable slider to supplement my 6' long slider. -
Parts list
Qty Part Name Part Link Comments 1 C-Beam Linear rail http://openbuildspartstore.com/c-beam-linear-rail/ Link I used 500mm not sure how well this would scale to longer rails 1 C-Beam Double Wide Gantry Plate http://openbuildspartstore.com/c-beam-gantry-plate-double... Link 8 Mini V-Wheel http://openbuildspartstore.com/delrin-mini-v-wheel-kit/ Link used with the Double Wide Gantry Plate 8 8 Low Profile Screws M5 - 25mm http://openbuildspartstore.com/low-profile-screws-m5/ Link Used for the Mini V-Wheels 1 1 V-Slot Gantry Set - universal http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-gantry-set/ Link 4 608 bearings http://amzn.to/1TaW1z5 Link used with the end plates from Thingiverse 1 8mm shaft Link I'm using 5/16 steel shaft from home depot cut to desired length 1 gt2 belt http://amzn.to/1X8UGIC Link 8 M5 bolts - 25mm http://openbuildspartstore.com/low-profile-screws-m5/ Link to secure the end plates to the c-beam 4 M3 x 50 Alloy Steel Hex Bolt http://amzn.to/1U43U6k Link used for the belt tensioner 4 m3 nuts http://amzn.to/24R5OfD Link used for the belt tensioner 6 Low profile m5 screws (15 or 20mm works) http://openbuildspartstore.com/low-profile-screws-m5/ Link Used for the belt tensioner 6 m5 nuts http://amzn.to/1Tc5jKY Link Used for the belt tensioner 6 12mm m3 bolt http://amzn.to/1U44Asi Link used for the gears & pulleys... if you drill through the 8mm shaft to secure the pulleys you can use 3 22mm bolts instead 3 m3 nuts http://amzn.to/24R5OfD Link used for the gears & pulleys 1 Nema17 motor http://amzn.to/1skFnRO Link used for the motor open you can also use the geared motor linked next 1 Nema17 Geared Motor http://amzn.to/1W6CobW Link used for the motor open you can also use the non geared motor if you're not planning on using the slider inclined -