Simple auto-return system for auto-pan motorised slider

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If this is of anyone's interest, I've designed an simple auto-return system for those motorised carbon-fibre rod sliders with built in auto-pan. And you can set the return pts anywhere along the slider.

[video=youtube_share;p3dLx6US7F4]https://youtu.be/p3dLx6US7F4[/video]

No need to spend USD1.5K on the Edelkrone or Redrock Micro systems to have an unmanned moving 2nd cam.

I'll be fine-tuning the design in the coming weeks.

 

[Bamboopictures]

That looks great! What are the slider and motorised panhead prerequisites for your system to work?
What is the estimated cost?

 

[JacePhoto]

Nice! great to see a local design. Let us know how we can help!

 

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My design is based on this type of slider,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Latour-moto...094138?hash=item3ac4dfa47a:g:hHcAAOSw~OVWz-u5

I believe Latour is the China OEM for this model of carbon-rod sliders with inbuilt autopan feature. There are several US brands like Digislider selling the same item,
http://www.digislider.co.uk/products/digislider-lightweight-carbon-fibre-video-time-lapse-slider

I do have a bundle package with my auto-return system. Will PM you.

 

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Nice! great to see a local design. Let us know how we can help!

Thanks! Nothing for now. Just need a few more design iterations to reduce the machining costs for aluminum alloy if I'm to go beyond my current 3D-printed plastic parts (which actually works fine).
I hope to make such a system avail to everyone at perhaps below SGD750. Labour in SG is expensive...

 

[JacePhoto]

Thanks! Nothing for now. Just need a few more design iterations to reduce the machining costs for aluminum alloy if I'm to go beyond my current 3D-printed plastic parts (which actually works fine). I hope to make such a system avail to everyone at perhaps below SGD750. Labour in SG is expensive...

If I may give some inputs: Will be good if everything is assembled in 1 piece. Out of the box and ready to use.

Have fun w the design process...

 

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If I may give some inputs: Will be good if everything is assembled in 1 piece. Out of the box and ready to use.

Have fun w the design process...

Thanks for this input. Will bear this in mind. But I'll have to weigh this point against the ability to transport the entire system in the carrier case that comes with the slider. The carrier case has pre-cut slots for the various components. Hence I may opt for a quick on-the-spot assembly design.