The aim of this project is to provide an open source, top of the line camera slider for e.g. timelapses, that costs approx. $100.

This project is somewhat advanced and requires several non 3d printed parts. This is to provide a slider that is actually usable and as good if not (in some areas) better than much more expensive options.

Please refer to this blogpost for a full parts list, assembly instructions (video) and more information about the design process of this slider:

https://blog.hirnschall.net/diy-motorized-slider/

or checkout this projects GitHub page to contribute:

https://github.com/shirnschall/hs-slider-project

Main features:

• open source
• compact design (camera movement is twice as long as the slider thanks two two moving gantries)
• WiFi (the slider is controlled by connecting to an ap it creates and then over a website it hosts)
• this slider is powered using a standard power bank
• motor is strong enough to be used vertically with a dslr attached
• the software is written using Arduino
• Time-lapse capabilities (enter duration, number of photos, start, and end location on website and press go)
• custom PCB
• built-in remote for the dslr to time the camera movement with the shutter

What and how to print:

Print each stl file provided once, and “tripod-gantry-side.stl” twice.

You can use the standard 0.2mm layer height and a 0.4mm or 0.6mm nozzle.

Do not use PLA for this project as it is not suitable for this application. Use PETG, ABS, or ASA.

Slice using an Arachne enabled slicer (e.g. PrusaSlicer 2.5), or use the provided gcode.

Use the provided gcode as a reference for how to orient the parts, where wo use support, and where to use a brim.

Example hyperlapse using this slider:

https://youtu.be/nP_84pv4WKw

Movement demo:

In this demo the camera first moves to the requested start position, before starting a 100s long time-lapse with 10 images.

https://youtu.be/Dx3yBf7qbyY

Feedback:

Please let me know if you have any issues printing these parts. I am happy to make adjustments as needed.