Instructables: exploring - technology - stabilizer

How to make working replacement connecting rods for some micro R/C Helicopters.

kevvo16 — Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:02:06 PST

In this instructble, I will show you how to make replacements for the rods connecting the rotor and stabilizer. Materials: - Micro R/C helicopter - Stranded wire - Wire stripper - Pliers - Scissors Step 1 Strip the wire and separate the strands. Step 2 Gently bend the wire in half and start...
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High Quality DIY Camera Slider

timcarlielle — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:40:33 PDT

Hello everyone, This detailed video clearly and precisely demonstrates how you can build a high quality DIY camera slider at home for around $30. It doesn't require anything special, and all the components and tools can be easily obtained. Unlike other DIY camera slider designs, this is a closed un...
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Video Stabilizer under $10

ronphillips — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:12:17 PDT

There are some clever designs on the web, but many either require hard-to-get or hard-to-make parts. Here's another entry. You'll need: (everything is 1/4-20 unless noted) 1 - piece of threaded rod 2 - 1 1/2 inch screws for the counterweights 40 - 1/4x1 fender washers for the counterweights 3 - wi...
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Inexpensive video stabilizer - THE STRING

hermanwahsletn — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:27:44 PDT

I always carry my iPod in one pocket and my "tripod" in the other.
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steadycam

spiderham — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:34 PST

I've been looking at steadycams for awhile now but haven't been very keen on the price of the brand name ones. There are a few that go for a fraction of the brand name rigs but they look simple enough to make, so here we are... Materials List MATERIALS: -1 - 36" L, 1" W, 1/8" T aluminum flat sto...
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DIY high quality cellphone camera stabilizer for iphone, Android, blackberry under $10

ritwika — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:25:29 PST

Ritwika teaches how to make your own camera stabilizer for your iPhone, Blackberry, Flip Video or Mivi DV camera. under $10. Check http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzBLOHGhD64 for other stabilizer tutorial. If you find this video useful, please visit http://rennow.org and learn how we help underprivil...
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Tripod stabilizer weight hook

andrewaxley — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:40:46 PST

This Instructable is as much of a technique as a DIY project. The idea is straightforward; if you add weight to your tripod it will be more stable. By installing a hook from the center column of your tripod, you can hang whatever weight you happen to have with you, be it your camera bag, backpack or...
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Build A Shuttlepod in 30 minutes or less

sutlaf — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 06:49:16 PDT

video instructions here: http://youtu.be/RjBm1lhybVM People in crowds move out of the way because they think you are a professional and photographers try to take pictures of this device. This is my first design and it worked fine from the word go. Flip the unit upside down for great gr...
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Iphone 4 video stabilizer

chinda.raul — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:47:40 PDT

www.designhuman.us - shameless plug! I like shooting video of my two year old daughter as she achieves a lot of her milestones! and after she started crawling than walking I found my walking with her, capturing all the glorious moments a father is so proud of. like pulling books of the coffee table!...
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SLR Video Rig

jeoncs — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:27:15 PDT

I recently upgraded to an SLR with video which I think is the greatest thing ever! However the traditional techniques embedded in me to hold my camera don't work with video. It's way to shaky but there are solutions out there but they aren't cheap. I chose to do more of a gun style just for the ease...
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Make a Camera Table Dolly for Under $20

retrofilms — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:08:53 PDT

Nothing quite duplicates a camera on wheels. I've always wanted to build a dolly, but didn't want to hassle with track and a large platform (which doesn't fit into the back of my small car). This table dolly works well on any smooth surface. If you don't have a smooth surface, look around! You m...
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DIY Camera Rig

daniel2008 — Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:14:08 PDT

Build an advanced camera mount/stabilizer rig for less than $120 from materials available around the house and the local hardware store! I am an aspiring film-maker and photographer and have over the years experimented with many ways to shoot video. My experience is that anything professional photo...
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Simple Camera Stabilizer Under $10.00

ERCBIENG — Wed, 9 Sep 2009 19:24:25 PDT

I am constantly taking photos and video on boats and cars. The problem off shaky video and unstable pictures led me to create a stabilizer for better quality photography. This simple but effective tool has helped me capture movie-like action scenes for my home albums. Tools and Supplies For thi...
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Camera Stabilizer

muindimzuri — Thu, 3 May 2007 22:29:48 PDT

This camera stabilizer was inspired from the PVC Fig Rig at: http://www.instructables.com/id/E8G7WIV29PET9K4XJ7/Construction and the method of mounting the camera to the stabilizer is the same as the PVC Fig Rig.The parts are not glued together but rather inserted snuggly into the PVC Tee and 45 Deg...
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5V stabilised supply for USB hub

neelandan — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 06:13:01 PST

This is a stabilised supply intended to be used with a bus powered USB hub in order to deliver a stabilised + 5 volt supply to the devices connected to it. Due to the resistance of the connecting cable, and the resistances introduced for current sensing for overcurrent protection, the voltage at th...
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Build a PVC Fig Rig

esotericsean — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:12:14 PDT

A Fig Rig is a circular camera mount designed to simulate the look of a steadicam. Manfrotto sells them for about $400. Make an even better one for under $10. Look at a real Fig Rig A Fig Rig works by spreading out the center of gravity across the rig. Instead of the camera capturing all your han...
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Improved Steadicam for under 40 dollars! Also boom mic attachment!

compatta — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:52:44 PST

Did you ever want a steadicam that perhaps actually looked and acted like the steadicam the pros use? Well, my easy steadicam design involves no cutting of metals and the hardest things are perhaps cutting pvc and cutting wood (which in fact we all love). I tried to build one with strings, but there...
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