Video and Photo Slider / Camera Rail / Modular on Openbuilds Basis

This slider setup has now been developed into its 3rd generation, with many thoughtful improvements while remaining simple and modular. It is based on just a few Openbuilds parts and is the perfect addition to your camera setup. Whether you enjoy shooting timelapses or are passionate about filmmaking, this slider gives you great flexibility. All parts can be moved as needed and are easy to expand.

You only need the following parts from the Openbuilds network (available everywhere):

1.) Openbuilds aluminum rails in 40x20mm, in your desired length,

2.) a Nema 17 stepper motor that enables precise movements,

3.) GT2 belt at least twice as long as your desired slider length,

4.) a GT2 pulley for your Nema 17 motor with 16 to 24 teeth,

5.) a hex screw in 1/4 - UNC or 3/8 - UNC for your camera mount / ball head or other camera accessories,

6.) Openbuilds T-slot nuts with M5 thread (longer slider = more ribs = more T-slot nuts),

7.) Threaded heat inserts with M4 and M5 threads,

6.) Screws (I recommend stainless steel socket head screws with low head DIN 7984), 4x (M5x22mm), many M5x14mm, 8x (M5x8mm), x (M5x16mm for the handles), M4 and M3 for the Nema 17 motor,

7.) a 3D printer and material such as PLA, PLA+, PLA-CF, PETG, ABS or ASA (I used PLA+ for everything; it works great). For the rubber feet, TPU can be helpful, or alternatively, you can buy rubber pads (22mm diameter) and glue them on,

8.) Openbuilds wheels, 4 pieces, 2x 6mm spacer sleeves and 2x 6mm eccentric spacers,

9.) Dowel pins 6x (4mm x 12mm),

10.) 4x M5 nuts, preferably self-locking for the Openbuilds wheels,

11.) 2x flanged ball bearings, type F6900-ZZ (10x22x6mm),

12.) Washers for M5 with max. 15mm outer diameter,

13.) an Openbuilds base plate for the wheels, or alternatively, I have designed a few own plates included in this set for self-printing!

Note: The tilt-pan (camera rotation and tilt axis) is a separate download due to compatibility with other components.

Please take a close look at the photos to see how everything is assembled. If there is strong interest in this setup, I will include a detailed manual, as well as other sliders, tilt-pan axes, and positioners. If you like it, feel free to leave me a like.

3D Printing Settings

I recommend the following settings:

- PLA, PLA+, PETG, ABS, or ASA (PLA has always been sufficient for me!)

- at least 4 perimeters for all parts

- at least 20% infill