Comments on: Simple DIY Motorized Video Track Dolly Project

By: Katie Gregg

Katie Gregg — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:59:46 +0000

This is a great tutorial! Do you know if there is a way to connect a remote control to the rig. Thanks so much!

By: Brandt Bolding

Brandt Bolding — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:15:11 +0000

Your missing FOUR key parts in your lists - and that is the mount connectors (4) that allows for joining two of the channels to the two channel pieces with the wheels. You need to double check all of this - I think there was another omission. I would suggest correcting this asap. (note-not fun after I got it all ready to build)

By: Emm

Emm — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:29:52 +0000

In reply to Gerald. @Gerald - This type of setup is using a drive wheel so it won't perform well for that. You'll need a different type of setup, possibly look at the Dynamic Perception products.

By: Gerald

Gerald — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:40:01 +0000

Or even 1mm-2mm, stop, and repeat?

By: Gerald

Gerald — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:30:46 +0000

Thinking of making a timelapse dolly with this design.

Couple of questions:
How precise is the motion? Can it move about 2cm, stop, and repeat consistently?
Will it be able to handle inclines with it being completely stationery (when it's stopped to take a photo)?

By: Michael Beck

Michael Beck — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:08:32 +0000

Well dang... I ordered everything.. and while assembling it.. I found that you left out the 1/4" ID (1/2" OD) Flanged Ball Bearing #FB250-500 from the list.. 🙁

I was really hoping that I could use the dolly for something today. Now I have to order another part and wait for that to come in.

By: Emm

Emm — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:54:28 +0000

In reply to brad isdrab. @brad isdrab - You are correct, the Dynamic Perception AT2 Joystick is the one i'm very fond of. Hoping to get my hands on this unit soon.

By: brad isdrab

brad isdrab — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:50:12 +0000

Its worth noting that rather than the speed controler they sell, since this is a direct DC motor system you can use the Dynamic perceptions controlers; the MX2 for timelapse programs or the AT2 joystick. Or if you're a bit more saavy, it wouldn't be hard to rig up an arduino.