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Zoom Motor using a Lanc Controller….
I have built a lens motor that can be controlled with a Lanc controller. I built it more for the goal of a zoom control. I plan is to do a kickstarted to get the build cost down. So here’s what it does and has so far…
– Works with Lanc controllers (Like the one on the Sony FS700 or a cheap one from VeriZoom)
– All in one package. The Battery for the motor is onboard with the motor. (Right now it work with 2x AA batteries for about 4 hours, or I can make it work for a couple of days using a canon battery. The same one used in the 5D and 7D.)
– On & Off Switch
– Max Speed Knob with motor direction. The motor can be flipped to what ever side of the lens it fits best.
– 15MM Rod Mount
– Motor Torque .75 Nm (It’s same kind of motor that you would find in a $2,000 lens motor. So it’s not noisy like the DIY motors on youtube.)
– 360 rotation. The motor doesn’t need calibrate before you use it. It’s meant for Zoom not focus pulling.So I’m looking for some feed back.
Are there any thoughts on things I should try to add? Which battery type should it use?
Thanks for any thought!
dan. -
2 Replies
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Sounds interesting for an ROV project I am working on. Does your design incorporate limit switches to stop the drive motor at each end of the zoom?
gavin
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Hey Dan, I have an fs7 and would love to buy one of these. How can I reach you?
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