Simple Camera Slider

myminifactory

This is a camera slider I designed to be GoPro mount compatible, allowing me to create better footage for videos. The system can be driven by pushing the platform, turning the crank handle, or via a cordless drill. I designed this slider with two main goals in mind: to keep it inexpensive to build and offer multiple ways to drive the system. Initially, I envisioned three drive systems: hand-driven, drill-driven, and motorized. While I'm still working on motorizing it, my primary focus remains on keeping the design affordable so that anyone can build it with minimal financial impact. I've tested the slider with a DSLR camera's weight, and it performed flawlessly. However, I haven't completed the platform for mounting a regular camera yet, as I've been prioritizing other projects. Nevertheless, I plan to refine the design based on user feedback, so feel free to leave comments or suggestions. To print the necessary parts: * 6 x "Bearing post.stl" * 2 x "Drive peg.stl" * 2 x "Drive wheel.stl" * 2 x "End cap.stl" * 1 x "Platform.stl" * 1 x "Crank assembly.stl" Print all parts in the original orientation if possible. In addition to the printed parts, you'll need: * Two 1/2"x24" PVC tubes (or any 22mm outer diameter tubes) * Eight 608 bearings * A piece of string about 6 feet long (I used the guts from 550/para cord) * Super glue (optional) To assemble the slider, follow the provided assembly video. When designing the camera slider, my primary objectives were to create a GoPro mount compatible system that could be driven in multiple ways and to keep the design affordable.