The SLOTH: time-lapse camera slider

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Electrical components:

  • Arduino UNO
  • CNC shield
  • DRV8825 stepper driver
  • Makerbot mechanical end-stops (2x)
  • Nema 17 Stepper Motor
  • 12v DC power adapter

Mechanical components:

  • Stainless steel pipes 8mm diameter
  • Acrylic 5mm thick for laser cutting
  • PLA for 3D printing
  • Belt 6mm x 3m
  • Aluminum pulleys (2x)
  • Neewer camera tripod head
  • Nuts, bolts & washers…

Next steps

  • Add a speed control potentiometer
  • Optimize for battery powered components
  • Improve minor design issues: end-stop supports, electronics enclosure, easy to assemble platform, screws and press-fit tolerances, …
  • Add vertical rotation axis