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Looking at cam replacement(s)
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Scott, could
you tell me more about those custom panheads you use with the PS3 Controllers? sounds very interesting. How far is the range? can you also Zoom in out? -
They are based on the Bescor MP1 PT head. Used Aruduinos with USB shields on one end and gutted the PT head and installed an Aruduino with a motor shield. Analog sticks control pressure sensitive pan and tilt as well as zoom (left is pan/tilt, right stick is zoom, and when depressed auto focus on and off). Other buttons control on-screen display, Focus in and out and record as well as the PT being controlled either first person or flight similator mode (up and down reversed).
Basic camera controls above are good on most Sony and Canon cameras with a LANC remote port.Xavier (Scott) Francis
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Wow-did you make these yourself? Was there a DIY template you used? What is the range of the controller or is it hardwired? Im pretty impressed with this, is there anything comercially available like this? Thanxfor the quick reply-Tony
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It has been a process over about 5 years using a myriad of online stuff to developing my own controllers.
I also have a nephew (who is about to get his degree in robotics) whom I paid to write and test the code for the controllers.
It is hardwired (I don’t trust wireless in mission critical IMAG and live gigs). It runs on 4 wires and I use CAT6 cables and ethercon RJ45 connectors on both ends, but they accept regular RJ45 connections in case I have an issue.I have seen a few commercially available options (one recent as this week) but they start at like $900 a camera, which when I use up to 5 live, that is way too much to invest.
Out of town working, but I can send some pics if you are interested.
Xavier (Scott) Francis
Mind\’s Eye Audio/Video Productions
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