DIY Motorized Camera Slider with Pan and Tilt Head - Arduino Based Project

[@StudioBonn]

I have invest in 16:45 minutes learning stuff. It was better than going to school for one year...so I thank you for sharing it with us... 👍

[@GamePlay-zn2ei]

Awesome! now when you go ask for a job you can tell them your education is a 16 minute KZbin tutorial!

[@StudioBonn]

@@GamePlay-zn2ei Well, sorry, I'm 55 years old, so I don't need a new job...but if a youngster came to me and show me that video, I would be interested for more of his knowledge...

[@GamePlay-zn2ei]

@@StudioBonn Ok so you said that because you are old the chances of you not getting in a financial struggle are 0, and thus you will never be in need of a new job? And knowledge is fine and good but someone along the line had to learn whatever he showed from an expert or a teacher and that was probably in college. It is odd considering that you seem to value knowledge but not education.

[@thenamesnate7096]

@@GamePlay-zn2ei stop looking for a fight

[@RMquickbit]

Game Play who hurt you?

[@LaughterOnWater]

This is probably the most thorough DIY build for a pan/tilt slider on youtube. Thank you!

[@mike_van_in]

Your setup for making your videos is remarkably good. Clear, well-lit, properly edited. Excellent production! Of course, the slider is marvellous too!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Much appreciated!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Its a nice build! impressive how you do this without a lot of specialty tools.

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@pba21]

3d drawings first helps a lot

[@TinkeringNerd]

Can’t help but hear Borat’s accent 😂 The info itself is really nice! Need to build myself one, too.

[@btoombstertriesyt6532]

So professionally edited! it deserves more than 446 views

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@khanhphaminh1175]

This channel deserves 1 million subs.

[@sayantanmaiti2513]

That's an awesome one Sir!!! This is the best camera slider I ever saw

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@NautilusGuitars]

Incredibly high quality tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to make this and share it with us. I've watched several videos to get ideas for building a slider. This is the one that I'll be building. It far surpasses the rest! Thanks!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks! Have fun building one! :)

[@djprince26794]

hey man did you do it? im planning on building mine..

[@tscherbakow80]

Great work! This is a real masterpiece! I think the next level is an easy and foldable design using a 3D printer or casting a light alloy! And wireless control via smartphone!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you! I thought of adding a Bluetooth control with a smartphone but it would have overloaded the already long video. And yeah, using the 3D model, people can instead of using wood, 3D print the parts and of course, the design can always be improved!

[@ganis6020]

video 2.0 !

[@tscherbakow80]

​@@HowToMechatronics Hey, man! How's it going with making control via smartphone?

[@chrisbrock7892]

@@tscherbakow80 yeah, that would be AMAZING !!

[@ConnecticutEmporium]

I have been trying to follow your guide for 6 months now, hopefully I'll get it to work soon

[@djprince26794]

did you finish it bro? im planning on building it too

[@mmill631]

Great job! You should include some video with you using the project at the end of the video and explaining + showing how it works.

[@doverivermedia3937]

You sir 🙏 are a genius !! Your channel is exactly what I'm looking for, to embark on learning mechatronics ... 🇬🇧

[@alexandrefonsecaloureiro247]

This is like final paper for Mechatronics Engineering! awesome!

[@rubiconjeeper123]

Hi, That was so IMPRESSIVE i had to build one. I completed the prototype version using different mechanical hardware based on what I had. And it works great. Your how-to video is Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you, I'm glad to hear this! :)

[@rubiconjeeper123]

@@HowToMechatronics Can you add acceleration??

[@IamUke]

This is an outstanding tutorial, and the slider looks to be awesome. Great work!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@enzorocha2977]

Holy Awesome Sauce! THIS IS THE BEST ONE! Watched a few similar DIY projects, and this is the one I will bend a knee for. Or take my hat off. Whichever. *Takes a bow.

[@kaustubhkuvalekar7304]

*tips fedora*

[@loganfelix8352]

😂😂😂holy awesome sauce

[@billysgeo]

The copper pipes will turn green in no time. You should lacquer them. And anyone trying this build should use heavy PVC, or thin-walled galvanized pipes. Even brass tube would be much better here. Nice DIY video though!

[@sciencecompliance235]

BIll Geo Aluminum wouldn't be so bad either...

[@apbosh1]

Or broom handles/ dowel

[@SergeGolikov]

Amazing dedication to a brilliant concept and design, functionality looks amazing! Total construction time and cost would be interesting to have in your description.

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks! Well there is a parts list on the website article, with links to each of them. You can see the prices there and estimate the total cost. As for the construction time, it took me several days just for assembling it.

mate, this is solid and well thought design!

[@feelthewyrd]

thankyou .... i am waiting for my first elegoo starter kit :)..... this is the project i hope to achieve .... a long way down the road. cheers!

[@jokkiossaka3306]

Very nice done! Will also nice with touchscreen or phone WiFi! And with tracking system all will be completed You are good teacher, thank you very much to share this!

[@meme-hj5rs]

Great idea. Have been looking for something like this for too long . Exactly it would be an arduino that tracks the sun and by motors move the solar panels . I think it would be something not hard to do since we already know the position of the sun during X day for years . Still im not too good with trigonometry

[@sciencecompliance235]

me shkruaj And there you only need pan & tilt... Unless there are trees casting shadows you have to slide out of the way of :-)

[@WahyuCahyadi]

Brother.. what you eat some food in the mornings? Youre INSANE...very smart and briliant!!!

[@nikodembartnik]

I am afraid that copper pipes are too soft for that. After some time there maybe be some grooves in pipes made by bearings. But still great project :)

[@rockitcool8621]

Electrical conduit is much stronger, much cheaper and will not tarnish / corrode due to being galvanized.

[@UncleAwesomeRetro]

This looks absolutely amazing :D I need this!

[@enzorocha2977]

Also, borrow or buy a cheap caliper. A very versatile, useful tool for a lot of applications, really worth every penny. I'd sand a shallow groove on that wood clamp on the tripod leg (4:52), or glue a small non-slip rubber mat like the one you use in the kitchen, for better traction. Better safe than sorry :)

[@bemove3608]

You are the best. Please continue show us amazing projects

[@HariWiguna]

Beautifully designed! Every piece serves a purpose. Love it!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@aspectcarl]

Great project that is presented very well!

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[@rushbayou5230]

clean copper with vinigar and baking soada... be sure to rinse after .... ... id like to operate a large camera via wifi remote, through the view of the cam. up, down, side/side and click need to be performed. ill be using a windows computer. id be nice if it could be smooth moments with something like a game controller. ... sugestions ?

[@allbeit582]

I just ordered the pcb for this great project....I can't believe what an awesome company JLCPCB is. They give updates in my account on every process during the manufacture so you can see where it's up to. Have a look for youtube videos about them.

[@salvadorpere]

Hello Do you have the Gerber files that you can share?

[@jojoessuman4730]

absolutely incredible work here. Thank you!

[@diegorock561]

Tu pieces of tu milimeters. The results was wonderful! Thanks tu much!

[@DiscoverRajivVlogs]

This project is an example of fully utilising an Arduino. But build is little complex because of 3 axis.

[@kiyashko86]

Agree - the best build I found even in 2021. Just use one axis))) But in such case would go with another design where acceleration, screen and 2208 included to work smoothly.

[@pg9112471]

Wow! What a tremendous job. Big thanks for all the work you do.

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@charimuvilla8693]

Always love your designs man! With some modifications I think I can build a dirt cheap goto astrophotography mount for a dslr!

[@Noname-on4sn]

amazing project. how if you update the project with wireless controller ? can't wait for that

[@allcrafter3747]

Could you make a diagramm where is standing which smaller components you jused? I mean Resistors and Capacitor and co. Because I can't find it anywhere!

[@jedandecko5585]

Great video :) a lot of work. Really great. To make it better, just add screen to it so one know what are settings. To make it pro, control it with ESP 32 via BT or web server, that would be great for making sunrise videos or whatever, without you being there.

[@SamuelCarreira]

You can save a lot of time and use of expensive tools (table saw) with a 3D printer. Nice video

[@titigermain]

Congratulations on this very accurate tuto. Sure, I am going to built my slider based upon these instructions. I have two questions : Values of resistors : it seems you used 10K for R1 + R2 + R3 + R5 - Is it correct ? What is the R4 value ? What don’t you have two limit switches (one on each side). Is only one sufficient ? Many thanks for your help Jean-claude in France

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks! The resistors for the LEDs, are 220 or 330 ohms, that R3 and R5 on the PCB, other can be 10k. Sure you can use two limit switches but one is enough because if you know the length of your slider, you can tell the motor the exact travel distance from the start to the end.

[@fredericsautai2220]

Jean-claude, avez vous eu une réponce a votre question ? valeur des R ?

[@danielesilvaggi]

I am definitely going to build one of these and really love the great work you put into this project. How can I buy the PCB boards please?

[@chinmoytahbildar3278]

Love your videos sir...keep going

[@meanderpisi4519]

You are amazing!! Great and practical idea! Thank you

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@hairstonwilliams1917]

Incredible!!! Great job, Sir!

[@vrajdholakiya1545]

Really good video thank you

[@ottomatic28]

I like this. Any shot of an updated version using a wireless remote control (battery pack affixed to slider)???

[@marlonwilson6693]

Hi, I love your project. Can you please supply a full list of components for the smaller items in the design i.e. LEDs, microswitches, potentiometers, switches, buttons, etc. Many Thanks

[@HowToMechatronics]

Hey, thanks! Check the website article, you can find the parts list there.

[@allcrafter3747]

@@HowToMechatronics yes but only for some parts

[@allcrafter3747]

@@HowToMechatronics so I still dont know wich capacitor and residtors.

[@mayurkerai1997]

dude its amazing i was planning it for almost a year

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!!

[@iSpike]

B R I L L I A N T - thank you for sharing this great camera slider/pan/tilt rig. Cheers The New King Of Live Streaming

[@nategoodwin3329]

This is brilliant. Well done.

[@DorfyBoi]

I want to make this with same functionality but control over a network with ethernet. i understand ill need to learn a broader form of this but its a hard thing much experience in the field. Where do i begin?

[@DorfyBoi]

ok 10 days later I am controlling stepper motors over a network with arduino and an ethernet shield. This is the best build. Im gonna try to base my mechanical hardware on this design.

[@benjacobsonn]

Hi Dejan! Great tutorial! I am looking to build one for myself. How much did the project cost you in total? Thanks!

[@BRMakesStuff]

I've got the components made except I created 3D files with some adjustments for 3D printing. I also am almost complete with the controller. My only question really is I can't tell which resistors you're using. Looks like 3 different ones but from what I see on your diagram against what I see in the video the resistors don't seem to match up. Care to share which ones you're using?

[@maksimstriletskii3108]

Best diy i've saw

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@connectedpublicsociety5997]

This is pure creativity I’m BIG FAN man Can we use the arduino transmitter for this project?

[@lawreekaranja380]

This is a very good project . it would be better if you added a Bluetooth module and make an app for the controls

[@vgfxworks]

You could also use a ramps board with an arduino mega or a grbl-cnc shield with a arduino Uno.. though it wouldn't look as cool.. let alone the fun of making your own custom PCB ! brilliant job. Also you could make an adjustable camera platform to allow you to move the camera back and forth to make the rotation pivot align with the entrance pupil of different lenses... Awesome project.. would try to make a version using black anodized aluminium instead of mdf, it would look awesome on such a brilliant project ! keep up the great job!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@RussellNelson]

5:51 you should put tick marks on the carriage counting up in both directions. That way you can easily cut parts without needing to mark them.

[@Xraller]

WOW! Very cool. You have a new subscriber!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!

[@JohannesLabusch]

Cool, I have 20 minutes tomorrow, so I'll make it then.

[@powerbatterychannel4315]

You are a genius, man!

[@akoijamjane3064]

Please do a project on auto balance robot. With explanation. You are a amazing man, with neat and clean project.

[@lcagee]

Fantastic. Very nice work.

[@pinakoza]

Great video, and thanks for sharing all info. Subscribed 👍

[@Niels-Rietveld]

Thanks for the great detailed tutorial! How much did the entire project cost you?

[@maxreynolds679]

Very nice, great video and build.

[@DWCarTestLane]

Just awesome work!! Please do more!

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thank you!

[@johncarambat4762]

Very impressive. What was the total cost for all the materials?

[@Centraldeirrigacao_7927]

parabens a equipe de edição deste tutorial, uma pergunta este slidar pode ser gravado em todos os movimentos e depois permanecer lendo em todos os angulos? ate que seja desligado? obrigado

[@mocopi6751]

Nice diy, It is better to increase the time-lapse photography.

[@CAE2Productions]

Well done, I gonna check if it works with my Dragonframe to make some sweet stop motion clips!

[@capezza72]

Perfect job ❤

[@NishantDesaiAr]

Thanks a lot. Very helpful video. I am trying to make one myself.

[@ronalddhs3726]

It looks great; do you have the STL for the 80 teeth pulley you used? Thanks for sharing.

[@ahmedkamash1996]

can i direct purchase the items can y tell me the detail

[@elsonjuniorgama]

I loved this project! Why not assemble a components kit with your custom PCB included and sell it to receive some money from those who wants support you?

[@brandon.october]

Elson Júnior Great idea!

[@sebmerk]

Great Work! Is there a specific reason for choosing copper Pipe? Do you think steel Pipe is fine too?

[@20centhardwaretechtips39]

This is dope I'll build one now. Thanks !

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks, have fun building one! :)

[@monolito8556]

Beautiful video, thank you so much

[@GuruhSanseno]

you are amazing brade

[@ruirusso1573]

Hello! Congratulations for this tutorial! One question! When I start the order of PCB he ask me 2 parts missing, one Designator "R1..R5" and other it's in designator "Pan,SLIDER,TILT,U6,U14,U16". I think he ask the capacitors. what do i choose? Thank you.

[@stevenmoorebanjo]

Holy shit this was next level

[@npdlsi922]

Can you do a video of how to design a PCB Board from start to finish?

[@Alhusam]

This is a great but sophisticated project. Anyway, didn't you think of controlling it wirelessly especially you have the needed experience in making RC transmitters?

[@ArduinoHocam]

Thats a really good work!

[@Jelmister]

I love this video.Can you explain how to add a loop at the end of the code so the slider will move back and forth between the in and out points you set indefinitely?

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks! Well sure you can do that, you could make a separate custom function for that, once the slider reaches the limit what you need to set is a new limit on the other side and also set the speed or the setSpeed() function with opposite sign, + or -.

[@dmytrokniaziev9374]

It would be nice to have a "Loop" function or "Repeat last move" function. I'm not really good at Arduino coding, can someone plz help to improve this code?

[@Metamorpheu]

Fantastic work :) it takes a lot of craft in several areas to get this done. I need to get some tools to get into a project like this, I've built several things with arduino before, and like any arduino guy, I save all the electronic junk to later do something with it, maybe this will be my next thing :) thanks for the video! Are you sharing your pcb design?

[@RomanSalikov]

Great project! Ever thought of replacing a Stepper Motor with a Gimbal Drive?

[@clefmonnaadipuo6016]

As usual dope

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks! :)

[@everythingispossible9672]

Awesome idea brother . I make it .

[@jaypremium3555]

Amigo gracias, excelente labor. pudieras compartir los materiales y las medidas?

[@w3sp]

Impressive. Is the whole thing (prebuilt) for sale? :-D

[@awchq]

hello! I really like the project and I would like to try it. I would like to ask how many resistors and when did you use a capacitor and potentiometer?

[@JME_90]

It´s posible to add another stepper for the focus and maybe another joystic for focus??

[@kellymedia99]

wow that is badass! great job

[@wissenschaftler400]

Very interesting! I never really did any home-made constructions after mid-school, but want to make/buy that kind of slider or similar for my image/video related experiments. But you are using wood, and I was wondering, would it be possible to replace all wooden parts with 3D printed plastic ones?

[@cg906]

Plz make 3-Axis Camera Stabilizer with pan,tilt and role controlling

[@Диссидент-г8с]

Very good DIY slider=) Cool!))

[@HowToMechatronics]

Thanks!