(Solution) Technical Paper

Project –

Technical paper addressing the design and development of a camera slider. It is essential that some parts within this project are modeled and analysed in CREO Simulate and that some are linked to MATHCAD worksheets. Evidence of self directed learning is also required.

NOTE: Technical paper to presented in a conference paper format and to include:

  • Abstract
  • Nomenclature
  • introduction
  • Problem Statement
  • Relevant theoretical pertaining to mathematical analysis
  • Design critique and analysis of key components
  • Sensitivity Analysis if applicable
  • Conclusion & recommendations for further work
  • Bibliography

DESIGN BRIEF

The 2016-17 project centers around the development of a camera slider capable of smoothly moving a DSLR and attached lens in a linear path of at least 75 cm and maximum 1.2 m. Moving the camera in a manual mode and automatic mode must be included, movements should be  stabilized so that oscillations are avoided (or minimized) and the option to pan the camera as it moves along the length of the path must also be included. The systems must be light weight and portable and can carry a Canon, Nikon or Sony DSLR with a manufacture specific camera lens or a third party manufactured lens such as Tamron or Sigma

Indicative timeline

  • Design of slider mechanism and camera mount – completed by Early January 2017 – NOTE deflection at maximum bending location must be minimized and oscillations as the camera is moved from left to right must be minimized. Material selection must meet the design criteria and be justified. Appropriate MATHCAD worksheets must also be included
  • Drive mechanism – Completed by Mid-late February 2017 – Suitable drive mechanism and control system

Pan System – Completed by Mid April 2017 – Camera must be able to pan a minimum of 90º and a maximum of 140º (user must be able to specify this)

Solution

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the model of camera slider. Some parts of this project are modeled in CREO Simulate and linked to MATHCAD worksheets. Relevant theoretical content pertaining to mathematical and analysis of key components are solved out. The analysis and optimization of kinematic sensitivity are obtained based on CREO simulate. The advantages of it are that it is lightweight and portable. In addition, it also includes the option to pan the camera as it moves along the length of the path.

Nomenclature

 

  1. A) The linear slide
  2. B) The rocker arm
  3. c) The slider
  4. d) The screw nuts
  5. e) The coupling
  6. f) The motor
  7. g) The square nuts
  8. h) The photoelectric switches
  9. i) The nuts switch
  10. j) The fixed feet
  11. k) The connecting axis
  12. l) The fixed support
  13. m) The rotary bearing seat
  14. n) The crank arm
  15. o) The linear slider model
  16. p) The horizontal direction of fixed support
  17. q) The vertical direction of fixed support

The angle between linear slider and the horizontal direction of fixed support

The angle between linear slider and the vertical direction of fixed support

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