Jun 16th 2016
Know How... 220
Stepduino the DIY PTZ
Hosted by
Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ,
Bryan Burnett
We build our own Pan-Tilt-Zoom with an Arduino and a GoPro!
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We build our own Pan-Tilt-Zoom with an Arduino and a GoPro!
Stepduino 3 Assembly
Project Description
- We're taking the pieces from "Stepduino 2" (Episode 211) and turning it into a functioning PTZ mount
- This is NOT a finished project, but a proof-of-concept
Parts and Tools
- 2 x 28BYJ-48 Motor + ULN2003 Driver $2.08
- 5V UBEC $2.68
- Arduino
- Jumpers
- 3D Printer
- Power Source
3D Printed Parts:
- Base
- Bottom Shelf for Stepper 1
- Shaft Adapters
- Top Shelf for Stepper 2
- GoPro Mount
Steps:
- Install Stepper 1 into the bottom shelf using M3 screws and nuts
- Connect Stepper 1 to Driver Board 1
- Connect Driver Board 1 to 4 pins on the Arduino
- Install Stepper 2 into the top shelf
- Connect Stepper 2 to Driver Board 2
- Attach Top Shelf to the shaft adapter for the lower stepper motor
- Attach GoPro to GoPro Mount
- Attach Go Pro Mount to Top Shelf
- Attach Top shelf to Stepper 1 shaft
- Let's Wire it up!
Stepduino 2 Programming
Programming!
Both the Arduino Sketch AND Terraterm can be found at the link below:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9042212/KH220_Stepduino3.zip
Lesson 1 - Accepting input from the USB port
Lesson 2 - Step on Command!
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