DIY Automated DSLR Timelapse Slider
Posted on February 18, 2011 in Cinematography | 4 Comments
If you want an automated slider/timelapse rig, but don’t want to pay the cost, here is a DIY one you can build yourself.
VIA: Greg Royar
Here is a list of parts you will need if you decide that you want to make your own as well.
Igus DryLin® W1040-A $91 shipped (alternate rail that can be used)
https://sdp-si.com/eStore/
4′ Timing belt
A 6R25M240090
Timing Pulley
A 6A25M017DF0908
Belt Clamp x2
A 6M55M090
$51 Shipped
Dayton 8.75 RPM Gear Motor: $55
MX2 Controller With Camera Cable Shipped $171
Aluratek Universal 12V / 1.5A Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
The top plate is a rectangular piece of aluminum with a hole cut out to mount the ball head, and the platform that the rail is bolted to is a saw horse from home depot with the top cut off. The two idler bearings are just skateboard wheel bearings that are spaced out with washers. The end pieces are square tubing.
4 Comments
could you upload a full tutorial if possible please?
Awesome, Greg. Definitely one of the best time lapse slider DIY’s that I saw!
hi, thanks for the that!
what song are you using towards the end?
it’s really cool
cool video! It’s not clear to me whether the mx2 continously runs the motor, or if it runs it, stops it takes picture then restarts it? This could of course have an impact for images where there are long exposures (say 30 seconds)