If you want to amp up your picture taking options a camera slider could be a great option. Purchasing one can be expensive so why not build your own. skepticaljay has built this one with a great list of required parts and a guide to make it.Â
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“Parts:
- 1 10 foot 3/4 inch conduit
- ~1 foot of 3/4 inch schedule 40 pvc
- ~1 foot of 1 inch schedule 40 pvc
- 4 LASCO 3/4-in x 1/2-in Dia 90-Degree PVC Sch 40 Side Outlet Elbow
- 4 LASCO 1/2-in Dia x 3/4-in Dia PVC Sch 40 Adapter
- 1 5/16 inch 6 foot threaded rod
- 4 5/16 inch bearings (optional)
- 2 3 inch aluminum beams
- clothespin
- ~1 foot of Kiln-Dried Poplar Board (Common: 1-in x 6-in x 24-in; Actual: 0.75-in x 5.5-in x 24-in)
- any type of wood will wook
- 1 Camera mount
- 1/4 inch 20 thread size bolt
- 1 K’NEX motor
- any motor
- 1 Medium K’NEX gear
- any gear to fit the threaded rod
- 1 Small K’NEX gear
- any gear to fit your motor
- 4 Hose clamps
- Paint
- Motor controller
- Wire
- Normally on contact switch
- Small hinge
- Wood screws
- #6 32 thread machine screws of varying lengths
- Rubber bands
- Lubricating oil”