1) Arduino micro for the brains
2) Two easy drivers to control the stepper motors
3) precision belt and gear system controlling each axis as well as gearing down the stepper motors for very small movements
4) joystick controlling both axis as well as the push button used to trigger the camera shutter. this is used for positioning the camera prior to starting timelapse or for filming with smooth movements
5) all parts excluding gears were fully machined by myself
6) sealed bearings for each axis
7)small compact size makes it very easy to transport
8) all control code writen by myself and is easily adjustable to different scenarios ie.. (# of shots, exposure time, wait time between shots, direction of both axis can all be chosen by the user)
9) code easily adjustable for different shooting scenarios, ie.. (tracking of the milky way for timelapse, precise movement during filming video, independent control of each axis and degrees moved in between shots, ect..)
10) shutter controlled through Arduino and an opto-isolator chip to protect camera health
11) timelapse modes allowing for exponential/linear growth/decay of exposure for sunsets/sunrises and changing weather conditions
12) custom enclosure for all electronics with fan for heat management
13) everything easily fits inside backpack with room to spare
future plans inlcude:
wifi connectivity for control
linear rail for 3rd degree of movement
(This is only mark1 prototype of this project, mark2 in design stage and will have more features)
Hey Swisswilson - which motors did you use on your project?