I 3D Printed a $10,000 Camera Robot!

I build this 7x3 meter DIY 3D printed Camera Robot Gantry to make filming in my workshop easier for myself and to be able to create more dynamic footage! And by applying out of the box solutions I managed to keep the costs of this project very low!
Since this is my first video on this new channel, I would love to get your feedback on this video! Because I want to create content that you can enjoy and that is also useful, so your feedback is very welcome!
For everyone who wants to tinker with the design or the code, the 3D files (.STEP and .F3D) and Arduino code for the Gantry and the Remote are available for free here:
www.cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/robot-camera-gantry
Don’t forget to like the video and subscribe if you’ve enjoyed the video because i have many great projects planned!
#3dprinting #robot #robotics #diytech #technology #prototyping

[@Kristanoppersma]

the music in this video sounds like it was made with those bigger pvc pipes and i'm all for it

[@marsgizmo]

Pretty cool project! 👏 An idea, to avoid splitting the rope at the Pulley, I recommend to used instead a set o multiple 3D Printed Smooth Pulleys (not with teeth), geared interconnected (so all are Driving Pulleys), and positioned into a Zig-Zag pattern. You probably need 4-6 Pulleys. This way you'll have way more surface friction to drive the rope (even without the teeth to damage the rope). This method is commonly used in engineering and you also don't need contra-pulleys which are pushing on the rope. Hope you understand how I described it :) And good luck on the next projects!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks! I definitly keep that in mind for future projects👌

[@foureight84]

​​​@@ConceptCraftedCreationsI think Kevlar cords would work in this scenario without having to redesign the motion system. Pulleys if you were moving a more significant load. Although I don't know how much the current design could handle to even need a pulley system.

[@jeradw7420]

@@ConceptCraftedCreations Another option would be to use a capstan instead of several pulleys. With 3 - 5 turns of the rope you will have enough friction to drive it.

[@Geeksmithing]

Great project and video! I would also cast a vote into the "please speak in the next video" box!

[@oCoelhoPedro]

I'm not sure if someone else recommended, but for you to get read of the battery, I would recommend to use the H configuration, as an Voron printer. Like that the motors are fixed at your ceiling. Like that you would use more cable, but allow to use an fixed powersource and controll unit.

[@MonkeyNeuronActivation]

Slap on an extruder, heat block and nozzle, now you've turned the office into a 3d printer lol

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

😄

[@groggynod]

May I suggest a forgotten 3d printing element for your motion system? Fishing line instead of string. Its far cheaper than using belts and will hold up much better than string.😉

[@fabricionicoletti4006]

Good Idea. Most likely both string and fishing line may eat through 3d printed holes because of friction. you could add PTFE tubes inside the wholes to prevent (or mitigate at least) it.

[@VirKap99]

thats actually really cool and you could possibly sell this for a cheap price which would be a win win for you and the consumer.

[@SerialChillerBH]

You will be proud of this project for the rest of your life! Amazing what we can diy these days

[@rev_dude]

Cool idea and execution. Since the filament drive is wearing the string perhaps consider a mechanism similar to the capstan on a ship if you decide to upgrade. You wrap the string around a pully several times, and as long as there is some tension on both sides friction keeps the string from slipping. In a ship the weight of the anchor provides the tension, but you could use guide pullies on a spring to tension your whole system

[@paulushdk]

nice project but why are you using an ai voice..

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

My English pronunciation is not very good. I'm currently busy practicing so that I can do it myself in the future!

[@JeromeDemers]

You should try to do the intro of you video with your voice then use AI. That is easy way to start slow. And maybe at the end your prononciation is maybe not that bad.

[@KTPDAILY]

​@@ConceptCraftedCreations I thank you and wish you all the best and will be happy to speak with you. love this channel!!!!

[@bobnine]

Id rather hear bad pronunciation or even non-English audio with subtitles than the ai voice. It gets really boring and monotonous to listen to after a few seconds

[@foureight84]

I think a kevlar cord would work well in this instance. It's about $30 for 100ft in the US. Which isn't too expensive.

[@user-kx2lh7xh4l]

Add a spring tension mechanism to the rope to maintain tension, which can compensate for some wear or relaxation.

[@Acroterps]

Brilliant concept, design, and print. Very well done!!!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks! Really appreciate your compliment!😀

[@giddybots]

For the drive mechanism, I can't help but think back to the old rope/string driven 3D printers. They used dyneema cord wrapped a few times around pulleys that often had spiral grooves to keep the wraps evenly spaced. I'm thinking you'd be very pleased if you switched to dyneema cord, zing-it would be a great one as it has a special coating so it can hold knots that would make it ideal on pulleys. I used to make my own backpacking hammocks and using dyneema for the suspension, and cutting the cord to make splices would wear out a blade in no time. That's the other huge benefit, dyneema cordage is sliceable, so you can splice it into a continuous loop with little to no bump at the joint. It also has near zero stretch. The durability, spliceability and low stretch make zing-it a perfect choice for this imo.

[@DigitalDoyle]

Well done! Thank you so much! I have had a rig like this on my to do list for a long time and now I don't have to start from scratch. You ROCK! Greatly appreciated!

[@enriqueleft1785]

one of my favourite 3d printing videos, well done

[@crashkg]

really cool idea. When we build a gantry crane we have the supports near the center and then the wheels ride on top of the rails so you don't have to worry about sideways pressure holding it on. Also the more wheels you have the smoother the move over the joints in the track.

[@Purely_Satisfying]

And also screws and nuts for sliders. Thank you very much

[@pavelino17]

I imagine a pre programmed park position if you don't need the camera would be very useful.

[@NH4x4Jeep]

Great job! Keep up the good work!!!! 👍

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks! Really appreciate it🙌

[@omranello]

I'd say ... well done, and thanks for sharing this project with the community... great content, and I would definitely build it . Thanks a million for the inspiration 👌👌👌

[@steverileyretired]

Very Clever, well done

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks👌

[@JohnAldred]

This is excellent, with some nice design choices. Looking forward to seeing if you modify it in the future the more you use it. Good luck with the new channel! :)

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

There is a good chance that I will modify it in the future, but first complete a number of other planned projects to start this channel :)Thanks for your support! I sincerely appreciate that!

[@JohnAldred]

@@ConceptCraftedCreations I look forward to seeing them! :)

[@andreasmuller5630]

Really cool! Hope to see more videos like this in the future.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

definitely!👍

[@meetmyro-stemrobotproject8104]

I like the simplicity!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

I'll take that as a big compliment! sometimes simplicity is key right?

[@tcurdt]

Interesting project. But looks quite wobbly. Would have loved to see some more content that was recorded with it.

[@sunilahuja108]

Simply Brilliant idea !!! I would love to have it in my studio

[@1337bitcoin]

Wicked start to your channel! Keep producing videos. Glad you added your real voice in later vids

[@RealSnail3D]

Man. That is great!!

[@AndySlug]

Put a hotend on it and use it as huge 3d printer

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Would be great indeed! Who knows, maybe a project for the future?

[@joelchong12]

Awesome project man!

[@tueftlergarage]

Very nice Idea! thats kinda genius!👍

[@collie147]

Awesome design and build. I'd suggest changing to a steel cable. Pricey but it never breaks. You could also use an esp32 as the control module and control it by wifi on your smart phone. With regard to the positioning system, I think thats a great idea. Programming it shouldn't be too difficult but I'd suggest having a limit switch on the back of the room if you havent already got that done, just so theres a home or Zero position.

[@skydivekrazy76]

Interesting. Definitely worth subbing to your channel!

[@PaxHeadroom]

I normally click off when I hear AI voice, but this is a genuinely impresive piece of kit that you developed. Very well explained too, your script was great.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thank you for your compliment AND your feedback!👍 I really appreciate that!👌I am currently working on improving my English pronunciation so that I can do it myself in the future!

[@LisanneVDBergh]

Wow. Nice idea with the pvc pipes!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Simple and cheap yet super effective!

[@cannibalholiday]

Very nice. I was thinking of using the same conduit to make a greenhouse this spring, and lock the pieces in place with printed parts. Can probably remix a couple of these :)

[@jurgenaddicks1634]

Wow ! Cool project, i love it !!

[@remthompson]

This is an awesome project! Great work!!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks! Appreciate it!👌

[@elainajourney]

I want to copy this with vslot profiles. Such a good idea!

[@acousticsessionskaraoke]

very cool project

[@ntomata0002]

You need smooth acceleration and deceleration. Stepper motors with proper handling would work better. Also you need a better way to convert rotational motion to linear motion to make the movement more controllable and predictable.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Agree! Stepper motors would indeed be a better option if you plan to use it more professionally. But for me in my workshop this is more than enough.👍 But who knows, I might adjust it in the future if plans change🤓

[@mguraliuc1978]

Impressive work! I bet it took you hundreds of hours! Congrats!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thank you! I didn't count the hours to be honest but it was 5 weeks from start to finish!

[@Creative_Electronics]

Awesome project! Great video! I'm Subscribed ;)

[@user-rv5vn2bs4d]

Attach the project file in the description or comments. I would like to try it again, but my development skills are lacking.

[@Erosgenuino]

Espectacular proyecto, enhorabuena.

[@LW_Lapse]

Nice work!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@vulcanfeline]

your own voice in later videos sounds way better than the robot voice

[@pedropauloalbertoni6623]

How can this guy have less than 1k subs? Your videos are pretty good man, keep up the good work and im sure your channel is going to grow a lot

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks for the compliment!👌And let's hope you're right!💪

[@MrBoz816]

Awesome!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@ra7502]

You should be able to wrap the string around a wheel one time (just a loop) instead of needing 3d printer filiment design

[@alan_yong]

That's nice

[@hiroshrosh3535]

what about fishing line for a reasonably cheap and durable alternative to the thread/rope you used

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Also a very good idea👌I have now replaced the wire with TPU filament and that seems to be working so far! But if this doesn't hold up either, I'll definitely try it!👍

[@antoniocross5956]

use tpu filament instead of nylon

[@readdaily5680]

CAD design tutorial, please.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Everything from start to finish you mean?

[@MultiUroX]

I can do all of it. Where are such projects? My problem is I can't find anyone who would purchase projects like that

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Amazing, right! And this project is not for anyone to purchase per se. It's a project by and for myself here in the workshop and I've made the files available to anyone who wants to tinker with it themselves. I'm actually curious about your projects now! Do you have examples? i'd love to see it!

[@MultiUroX]

@@ConceptCraftedCreations My most recent serious projects were construction of tractor plato. It's designed to be sturdy against gravel, because of 20 mm steel on the back. Next one were pendants out of wood, I tuned up diode laser, and they were smooth and beautiful. I'm kinda new to 3D printing, and I'm tuning PETG at the moment, but sometimes the print is also nice and very usefull. I designed and printed a plastic adapter for shower cabin (between glass doors and bearing), because the old one broke. Now I'm playing with programmable LEDs and Arduino. I want to build a number screen, for a local basketball team.

[@brianterry8512]

That's some great work! I'll have to check your channel out and see what other projects you have done. I must say though, I agree that the robot voice is distracting. I understand why you use it, but perhaps there is someone willing to read the script for you in English. You might not get absolutely perfect professional studio-quality voice-over, but I bet it would still be preferable to robovoice. Or, like others have said, just embrace the suck and do it yourself. You seem to have some good fans here, I bet everyone would be patient and even help you along

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

This was my first project of the 2 I have done so far. Just started my channel 4 weeks ago so learning a lot!🤓 Thanks for your feedback!👌 I really appreciate that!👍 And in the next video that will be online this Saturday I'll give it a shot myself because so many people commented on that😄

[@GP3D_Designs]

This is so damn cool!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

I'm glad you like it!😀

[@germanmangupli3001]

exelent congrats for great job

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@MashApi]

Super 🔥

[@joshbarton]

This is awesome! Do you have a list of parts / tools that you used in the video (bearings, microcontroller ..etc) It would be cool to also add a motor to control the z axis as well as the tilt of the camera. Long term it’s probably less of a pain to add the components to make it a belt drive if the string is fraying so soon. I’d love to make a much smaller version of this. I’ve only used .STL files though. Unsure of the format you have listed.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks mate! Appreciate that! I will add a list with the parts i used to the file on Cults3D before the end of this week. Hope this is soon enough for you? And i used the rope from a cheap power kite i had lying around. I've just swapped it out with 1.75 TPU filament and that is working great so far! I like to try out new things like that so that's why i went for the rope option :) Good luck on your version! U can convert the .STP files to .STL files with a program like Fusion 360 for example.. It's free to download en use for hobbyist like us.

[@OZtwo]

very cool!

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

I'm glad you like it!😀

[@Purely_Satisfying]

Absolutely amazing, I think I am going to give it a try. I am also very interested in your camera slider for the workbench, do you have it for sale? I would definitely like start with that first.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Yeah sure! i will sort the files in the next few days and upload them to Cults3D. I will let you know when you can download them! :)

[@Purely_Satisfying]

@@ConceptCraftedCreationsThank you so so much!!! Looking forward to start working on it 👍😇😉

[@burninruber60]

this is really neat. I'm curious though why you went with the filament extruders for the movement rather than making a wheel on each slide motorized.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

I actually thought about that!👍 But I was afraid it would slip because the PVC pipe is of course very slippery.

[@burninruber60]

@tCraftedCreations oh that makes sense. keep up the great work!

[@thombakker2835]

Would you ever want to make this stiffer and lighter, carbon tubing isnt as expensive as you would think

[@rubendekkerallround474]

Very nice idea and good inspiration. I want to build a portable system to film insects, i also am designing a tracked unmanned vihicle, my and goal is to put a 6 dof robot arm in my vihicle and to film macro, insects, plants, funghi etc. If i may give you 1 tip, please speak in your own videos. You sounds better and you can build up a connection with your audiance Cheers ruben from the netherlands

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Sounds like a great project you are working on!😍 And thanks for your feedback! I'm going to give it a try in the next video😊

[@rubendekkerallround474]

@@ConceptCraftedCreations yeah no problem, keep up the good work. I will post some of my work on youtube shortly. I am wondering can you make a short video about the pivoting camera slider, i want to build that one on the short term

[@Purely_Satisfying]

Can you please tell me what type of threaded inserts and screws did you use. I am sorry I am not very mechanical inclined person and have to ask very simple stuff

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

No problem! we all have been at that point once right? i used mostly M3 threaded inserts and for the bolts i recommend you order a bunch of M3 x 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30mm. Because I don't dare say exactly what I used for what! And of course I promised you that I would upload the other parts, but unfortunately I lost 45GB of data so it will take a little longer before I upload everything... Really sorry about that!

[@Purely_Satisfying]

Thank you very much, I bought everything already 😉 oh my this is so sad I honestly hope that you will be able find those files 😞

[@Purely_Satisfying]

Subscribed by the way 😉

[@michalkotnowski]

@ConceptCraftedCreations Can you please share information on screws used for the parts (esp. camera clamp) and actual number of bearings? It is much easier to gather everything and then construct. It would be nice, if you shared details on the remote controller as well. Other than that, project looks grewat and I am trying to replicate it as we speak. Thank you.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Sorry for my late response! But i will put together BOM for you as soon as possible👌

[@michalkotnowski]

@@ConceptCraftedCreations no problem, please focus on the remote controller if you can

[@michalkotnowski]

any update on this?

[@caseyandtim]

How loud are those servos?

[@VRinRL]

Very good concept and video, only the ai voice made me want to click away almost instant.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

Thanks for the compliment!👍 I'm currently practicing to improve my English pronunciation so that I can do it myself in the future! Until then, unfortunately you will have to make do with this AI voice.. Sorry about that!😊

[@g_glop]

what happens when it whacks you with the z axis tube?

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

I haven't tried it yet! Do you want me to do it?😅

[@g_glop]

@@ConceptCraftedCreations i think you'll be fine, but if the motors are strong enough the lever arm of the tube could dislodge the x or y axis

[@Purely_Satisfying]

Hey how are you? I hope you were able to recover your files! Was wondering if you already released files for round table slider that I was asking awhile ago? 😊

[@reprinted3D]

Why not try some TPU filament instead of the rope?

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

I can tell you that your idea is great! I did indeed replace the rope with TPU filament about 3 days ago and this works great!

[@Purely_Satisfying]

I have already printed about half of the parts. It was very interesting process since i have never used CAD (Fusion360) but looks like i got everything right :))) any chance you can upload that connector for 16mm pipes? I know its probably easy to model but i have no idea how to do it. What bearings did you use? Thanks a lot. Still looking forward for a workbench slider, no rush

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

I actually forgot the connectors is see now! Thanks for pointing it out! I will add them later today and then I will also upload the table slider on Cults. And the type of ball bearing that fits is the 625ZZ.

[@Purely_Satisfying]

@@ConceptCraftedCreations awesome, thank you very much. Yeah once you upload that slider I will start working on it right away 😉👍

[@The2xWhiskey]

Hmmm, I was interested, but I can't get past the narration.

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

I can understand you a little!😅 But this is better than my current English pronunciation! I am busy improving my pronunciation so that I can do it myself in the future👍

[@Mr.Severson]

Hey man, what is size of bearings did you use?

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

For the wheels i used 625ZZ type bearings👍Are you building it if i may ask?😊

[@pangrac1]

PLA or PETG?

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

PLA👍

[@crunchtime7599]

turn it into a 3d printer 🙃

[@nilewalker1792]

Howd you get your workshop?

[@Moimai_]

Можешь поделится сикретом как ты выложил видео и набрал 56 к просмотров с первого раза?

[@matts_official]

It's now 54K, probably a lot of bots/automated viewers. But then again, if YT notices this happening too much, the channel could suffice penalities.

[@RoboArc]

10,000$ yeah.... nah if this is 10k my CNC is 20k 😂😂 ( its not )

[@ConceptCraftedCreations]

You're absolutely right that the setup in the video doesn't cost $10,000!😅 But if you had to buy a setup like this, $10,000 wouldn't make it.. Hence the amount😊

[@RoboArc]

@ConceptCraftedCreations ok that makes more sense 😂

[@dvdd1139]

Thanks for enriching the world of DIY and your effort as well.⚒🪛🔩⚙