DIY Arduino-based motorized DSLR camera slider with LCD screen

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Here's my design for a motorized camera slider, perfect for smaller and medium-sized cameras up to full-frame DSLR size. I use it with Panasonic cameras and it's performing exceptionally well! The touchscreen allows me to set precise runtimes and speeds from seconds to weeks, making it possible to capture video shots or timelapses that would be impossible otherwise. The total cost is under $60 when using import electronics or a bit over $100 when opting for genuine Arduino and Adafruit components. The Arduino Code requires the Adafruit libraries TFTLCD, GFX and TouchScreen. I've included known-good versions of these libraries for download, but you can likely find newer versions at Adafruit's website.