$100 Motorized Camera Slider

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<p><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><strong>v2 Build Coming Soon! Prototyping Now, Testing Wanted!</strong></span></p> This project was created as a fun side hustle. I wanted to build a long camera slider but the professional ones were too expensive, so I made my own using conduit and some 3D printed parts along with a motor and motor controller from Amazon (listed below). If you decide to make this, please let me know! I'm looking for suggestions and improvements for future versions. Special Credit to JayMake as their belt clamps were adapted in this (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2523813) Printed Parts: 1x Right Side 1x Left Side 1x Sled Optional: 1x Top cover 2x Connectors if you're connecting EMT together Non Printed Parts Used: Motor (12V/100RPM) - https://amzn.to/2WEYGZw PWM Speed Control - https://amzn.to/2KQ1Ken Power Supply - https://amzn.to/2XfKndt Motor Pulley - https://amzn.to/2Kj4v8s GT2 Belt - https://amzn.to/2FbKegO Conduit - This is what I used, since my local Home Depot had it in stock, but any 1/2 in EMT will do. I would recommend getting metal tubing over plastic however. -https://thd.co/2RdWP88 Idler Pulleys - https://amzn.to/2IG8rwM Hot glue and Glue gun You will also need M3 Screws for the electronics and a few #6 screws if you want to print and attach the roof. Optional Stuff: Anet endstops - https://amzn.to/2KicHWE Screw Assortment* - https://amzn.to/2ZpaJqM Expanding foam glue - https://amzn.to/2X88RW4 *These are used for the electronics, the optional roof and pipe extensions are designed to be used with #6 screws and bolts (sorry, thats what I had on hand :/ ) **The length of these parts can vary depending on how long you want your slider to be!** **PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS** - Fix overhang issues on left & right sides - Redesign slim right housing - PWM controller mount under rails - Add cooling if needed - Fix overhang on countersinks on sled facing. - Convert to M3 screws **---CHANGE LOG---**