Motor mounts for ifootage shark and extended slider

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This design is outdated. I've obtained an upgraded version, accessible here: http://www.tmophoto.com/shop/shark-slider-motor-brackets-stl/. The upgraded model comprises a bracket and pulleys, which can be utilized to mechanize your iFootage shark slider, located at http://goo.gl/ACu7xH (Amazon link for the slider). A 50-tooth belt, costing approximately six dollars on Amazon, is required. I have secured several Gates 100XL037 PowerGrip Timing Belts, featuring an Extra Light pitch of 1/5 inches, a width of 3/8 inches, and 10 inches in length (http://goo.gl/yhDjOv). You will also need to source a stepper motor or DC motor. To operate seamlessly with a stepper motor, I suggest the Emotimo TB3 controller with a wireless remote for complete control and precise movement (http://www.emotimo.com). Alternatively, for a basic system, you can employ a Dynamic Perception DC motor, integrate a potentiometer in the power source, and it will allow fast or slow movement (http://www.dynamicperception.com/EZ-Swap-DC-Motor-p/dp-dcm.htm). A third option is to rummage through your discarded materials and retrieve an original MakerBot Kysan DC motor. These were originally utilized in earlier versions of the MakerBot Cupcakes. Lastly, you will require a battery to power this system. An Anker Astro 20KmAh is an ideal choice (http://goo.gl/HLwKZe). To assemble this setup: 1. Print out all parts and utilize the existing hardware that accompanies the slider to connect them. 2. The motor assembly requires 4 screws, nuts, and washers. 3. Use M3 screws for the drive gear set screws.