https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v48WJUa1awA

This project uses the Adafruit Feather platform and CircuitPython to make an easy to control motorized camera slider. The build uses aluminum extrusion to support a linear rail system with 3D printed parts. A camera can be mounted to the platform and slide along the rail. You may use the joystick and buttons to trigger different time settings presented on a mini TFT display.

https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-motorized-camera-slider/

FeatherWings

The mini TFT FeatherWing is perfect for selecting settings and displaying modes! The MotorWing provides the Feather M4 with stepper motor control and makes it easy to connect. A Tripler FeatherWing keeps everything in place and makes it modular.

Features

The program features four timing presets to select from using the joystick and switch. 5-min, 10-min, 20-min and 60-min. The status of the slider is displayed while it's in motion. Time remaining is also displayed alongside a nifty graphic and icon. When the slide is approaching the end, a STOP graphic is presented.

Reverse & Back Up

At the end of a slide, you can choose either to back up or go into reverse mode. This makes it really convenient to kick off a new timelapse!

Circuit Python code by Liz Clark (@BlitzCityDIY) https://www.twitter.com/BlitzCityDIY https://www.instagram.com/BlitzCityDIY https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUKL7V6OOGumQEeDMYQvQ

Code on GitHub https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/blob/master/CircuitPython_Slider/code.py

Download CAD source http://a360.co/2AMIomg

Feather M4 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857

Motor FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/2927

Mini TFT FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3321

Tripler FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3417

Stepper Motor https://www.adafruit.com/product/324

12V Battery Pack https://www.adafruit.com/product/875