[MOC] Camera dolly

[agrof]

Hello All,

I am preparing myself to improve my video creating skills, hopefully something to notice already for TC11. As first step I created a camera dolly, which can be steered to make nice all-round pictures (inspired by Charbel).

The steering angle is adjustable by replacing the 3L axle in the steering rod (pivot point), in case it is needed. So, the turning diameter is ~880 mm or ~550 mm. By replacing the 6L axles on the turntable support, the height and the grip of the liftarms is also adjustable according to the phone is used.  LDD file is available here.

Hopefully useable - of course on smooth surfaces only -, enjoy!

Edited March 18, 2017 by agrof

[Andy D]

Nice little camera dolly. Good size, looks like you can get real close to the action with this rig.

Andy D

[Myers Lego Technic]

Neat! I don't know if this will work for my VIXIA HFR700 or my DSLR though....

How does it handle the bumps and such? is there much camera (Ipad) shake? 

 I made a similar (Though grounded- unmovable) device, back when I was using my Ipad Pro. Could this design work for larger or smaller devices as well? 

Edited March 19, 2017 by Myers Lego Technic

[Aventador2004]

Have you thought of adding power functions to allow for cool shots

Edited March 19, 2017 by Aventador2004
Typo

[Didumos69]

Cool idea. I would also fear shaky videos without suspension. Or a stabilizing camera arm...

 

Edited March 19, 2017 by Didumos69

[agrof]

This dolly meant for the next usage:

• For phones only, that's why it is rather small, that any part should hang into the camera's view spectrum, whatever angle it is set.
• For smooth surfaces only - as mentioned. For that, it does the job.
• For manual operation, I wanted to have a quick solution for a simple, handy tool, without big investment.

Available on Rebrickable too.