Know How... 220: Stepduino the DIY PTZ

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We build our own Pan-Tilt-Zoom with an Arduino and a GoPro! Stepduino 3 Assembly Project DescriptionWe're taking the pieces from "Stepduino 2" (Episode 211) and turning it into a functioning PTZ mountThis is NOT a finished project, but a proof-of-concept Parts and Tools2 x 28BYJ-48 Motor + ULN2003 Driver $2.085V UBEC $2.68ArduinoJumpers3D PrinterPower Source 3D Printed Parts:BaseBottom Shelf for Stepper 1Shaft AdaptersTop Shelf for Stepper 2GoPro Mount Steps:Install Stepper 1 into the bottom shelf using M3 screws and nutsConnect Stepper 1 to Driver Board 1Connect Driver Board 1 to 4 pins on the ArduinoInstall Stepper 2 into the top shelfConnect Stepper 2 to Driver Board 2Attach Top Shelf to the shaft adapter for the lower stepper motorAttach GoPro to GoPro MountAttach Go Pro Mount to Top ShelfAttach Top shelf to Stepper 1 shaftLet's Wire it up! Stepduino 2 Programming Programming! Both the Arduino Sketch AND Terraterm can be found at the link below:https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9042212/KH220_Stepduino3.zip Lesson 1 - Accepting input from the USB portLesson 2 - Step on Command! Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @PadreSJ, @Cranky_Hippo, and @Anelf3 Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: KNOWHOW ifixit.com/twit enter code KNOWHOW

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