Hi, I noticed that this post was two years ago, but I found it most reliable and the end result is most achievable solution on youtube DIY slider. Thanks for the wonderful work. I went ahead and bought the all components as listed, hopefully I can get the same result/performance as it was really easy when watch you do it. Thanks
Thank you very much for the ideas presented. It seems to me the simplest and most advanced method. That's why I ordered the parts. Still, it seems to me that at the last shot at the slider's slowest pace there is a rhythmic braking movement, probably because the plastic tape touches the slider easily, but after seeing more videos with stepper motors I think that at the slowest speed, the engine itself is jerking...
This is a great diy idea for motorised slider but it will cost me $136 after adding all the components. I can buy a ready made for $160 with warranty. Don't get me wrong and you did a great job.
At last!! Thanks so much for this - I have been looking at so many of these sorts of DIY sliders and they all seem to involve Arduinos, rotary encoders, LCD displays and all of the associated programming headaches. This looks like it will do exactly what I want and can be easily set up by someone with the limited skills I possess. Parts ordered! Thanks again for sharing this.
@@mrxgavin1 Well, I made this and it worked great ... for a few minutes. After a while the small chip on the back of the PCB gets massively hot and the stepper motor only runs intermittently - on for a second, off for a second and so forth.
@@mickymazda1 hi it is does get warm but only used it for short periods then switch off to save batteries so never got that hot for me to notice it sorry not sure about the stepper motor as mine worked very well as on the video tested it again and no issues not too sure what it might be maybe check the connections hope it works thanks
@@mrxgavin1 I want to build this also. I am not an engineer; you are using a stepper motor rated at 12v but supplying only 4.5 volts (3 AA batteries in series = 4.5v). Is it possible that is why the overheating is occurring?
great work! i have ordered the items, the power pack is 12v 8000mh; is good for long time use? and sorry, can you publish the electronic scheme for dummies? thanks. enrico
The noise is very little at the low speeds I would say it does not really effect me as I am filming products and add in sound and the board does not really heat up at all
Hey. Thanks for your video. I just ordered the parts. When powering up the controller it just shows a 8. Motor does not turn. Maybe you have any Idee? Thanks!
Gavin Taylor Photography & Films thanks for your reply. I think the controller does have some Problems. I will Order a new one. It does Not move the Motor.
Hi, I noticed that this post was two years ago, but I found it most reliable and the end result is most achievable solution on youtube DIY slider. Thanks for the wonderful work. I went ahead and bought the all components as listed, hopefully I can get the same result/performance as it was really easy when watch you do it. Thanks
Thank you very much for the ideas presented. It seems to me the simplest and most advanced method. That's why I ordered the parts. Still, it seems to me that at the last shot at the slider's slowest pace there is a rhythmic braking movement, probably because the plastic tape touches the slider easily, but after seeing more videos with stepper motors I think that at the slowest speed, the engine itself is jerking...
This is a great diy idea for motorised slider but it will cost me $136 after adding all the components. I can buy a ready made for $160 with warranty. Don't get me wrong and you did a great job.
At last!! Thanks so much for this - I have been looking at so many of these sorts of DIY sliders and they all seem to involve Arduinos, rotary encoders, LCD displays and all of the associated programming headaches. This looks like it will do exactly what I want and can be easily set up by someone with the limited skills I possess. Parts ordered! Thanks again for sharing this.
Great no problem worked well
@@mrxgavin1 Well, I made this and it worked great ... for a few minutes. After a while the small chip on the back of the PCB gets massively hot and the stepper motor only runs intermittently - on for a second, off for a second and so forth.
@@mickymazda1 hi it is does get warm but only used it for short periods then switch off to save batteries so never got that hot for me to notice it sorry not sure about the stepper motor as mine worked very well as on the video tested it again and no issues not too sure what it might be maybe check the connections hope it works thanks
@@mrxgavin1 I want to build this also. I am not an engineer; you are using a stepper motor rated at 12v but supplying only 4.5 volts (3 AA batteries in series = 4.5v). Is it possible that is why the overheating is occurring?
My mistake! The battery case is 3v, not 3 AA batteries. Much less than 4.5v. I think that is a problem.
Excelent, than you very much for the links
great work! i have ordered the items, the power pack is 12v 8000mh; is good for long time use? and sorry, can you publish the electronic scheme for dummies? thanks. enrico
The motor seems to be very quiet, almost silent, right ?
Thank you! Exactly what i want to do. Do you think it can hold a 3kg dlsr?
I wold think so my camera is quite heavy and big lense on it
@@mrxgavin1 I m planning to do it! Thanks
Very ingenious! What about the motor noise, is it noisy? Does the board overheat when being used extensively? Cheers!
The noise is very little at the low speeds I would say it does not really effect me as I am filming products and add in sound and the board does not really heat up at all
Good day friend, what a good video, could you make one for me, how much would you charge me? I paid the shipping to Mexico, could you?
Hey. Thanks for your video. I just ordered the parts. When powering up the controller it just shows a 8. Motor does not turn. Maybe you have any Idee? Thanks!
I only use 1-5 for it do not really need the others
Gavin Taylor Photography & Films thanks for your reply. I think the controller does have some Problems. I will Order a new one. It does Not move the Motor.
is there any noise & vibration with stepper motor
there is slight noise but very mimimum as you can hear from the video
What size is the L bracket?
I will check that out for you and update the sizes of bolts and bracket the wiring was connected end to end to create the circuit
@@mrxgavin1 Thanks, any timeline on when you will provide update.. i have all the parts now and would like to put it together, thanks
@@ravkhangurra7522 hi Rav tonight I get back tonight and let you know
@@ravkhangurra7522 Hi there the bolts are 4mm diameter and length is 40mm the L bracket is 30mm
@5-Minute TechTime B&Q for the bolts and washers