Motorized Camera Slider - Beta

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**Work in progress project.** It has been printed and works. Details and models may change as I continually improve it. Please see the pictures for individual printing instructions. If the spur gear for the table binds when rotating the table, loosen the stepper bolts, push the stepper inwards, and tighten. 50% or more Infill for all parts. Video showing this off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLo_nu0BSLk This is my motorized camera slider that uses an Ender 3 motion board to power it. I even added AI face detection to the software to move it automatically. The software is very rudimentary so for now you can just use simple G-Code commands from a serial connection to move it around. # Firmware Build and flash this firmware to a spare Ender 3 motion control board: https://github.com/Alexia/Marlin/tree/feature/csa **NOTE:** On my setup I have to plug in the USB cable then turn on the battery power to get the serial port to show up on my Macbook Pro. You may need to do the same every time. Use standard G-Code commands to control it. G0 linear move, G28 home. # Parts ## Slider Parts 1. 3x End Stop Switch - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 2. 1x NEMA 17 23mm Compact Stepper - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 3. 1x NEMA 17 38mm Stepper - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 4. 10x Flanged F625ZZ Bearings - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 5. 1x Ender 3 Main/Motion Board or Compatible (I had a spare from my printer.) 6. 6mm GT2 20 Tooth Pulley, Idler Pulley, and Belt - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z51RKQ7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=735078c6f7769f052a556ae18662efba&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl ## Slider Hardware 1. 5x M5 30mm Bolt, Socket/Hex Cap - **Wheels and Turn Table** 2. 1x M5 25mm Bolt, Socket/Hex Cap - **Idler Pulley** 3. 2x M5 Nuts - **Turn Table** 4. 5x M5 Nylon Lock Nuts - **Wheels and Idler Pulley** 5. 4x M3 10mm Bolts - **X Axis Stepper** 6. 4x M3 15mm Bolts - **Y Axis Stepper** 7. 4x 1/4" Nuts - **Turn Table** ## T-Stand Hardware 1. 2x 1/4" Nuts - **Tripod Mount Points** 2. 8x M4 Nuts 3. 4x M4 20mm Bolts - **Belt Clamps** 4. 4x M4 30mm Bolts - **Rod Clamps** 5. Standard 15mm Camera Rods - Any length works, but they will sag at longer lengths. A longer belt is needed for longer rods. ## Power Box Parts 1. 1x 20A Buck Voltage Step Down - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 2. 1x 80x80x15m 24V Cooling Fan - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 3. 1x Low Voltage Protection Module - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 4. 2x 4S 1500mAh LiPo Battery - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 5. 1x XLR USB Passthrough Connector - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl 6. 1x Rocker Switch (19x13mm hole size) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PCN6T6F?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=azxiana-20&linkId=6ca2c3aa763585d894e6f50f7ac971ce&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl ## Power Box Hardware 1. 8x M4 20mm Countersunk Screws - **Lid and Bottom** 2. 12x M3 3m Screws - **Circuit Boards**