Introduction: How to Make a Gears Curving Arm Slider
FULL VIDEO
this slider can slide in curve and innovative way
Step 1: Metirials for Firs Steps
see my video tutorial:
take 8 brass pipe t connetors 1/2
and many small ball bearings
Step 2: Press Ball Bearings
use the vise to press the ball berings in place
Step 3: Gears Assembly
gears assembly. plexyglass base.
4 big ball bearings.
long stainless steeele screws
opposite movement of the gears.
Step 4: Cut Pipe Connectors Shorter
cut pipe connectors shorter
Step 5: Add Long Pipes
add long pipes
Step 6: Final Result
the slider can slide like a regular slider. or can be used to make a narrow or large curve.
so i can keep the subject in the center or slide around
see video test and tutotorial here:

Second Prize in the
Make it Move Contest
4 Comments
4 years ago
What a great build!
I'm very interested how you came up with this deign, how it works and how you worked out the arm lengths, pulley dia/teeth ratios etc.
Would be great if you could post here or contact me direct. Thanks!
4 years ago
Great to see you here on Instructables too! :)
4 years ago
That's awesome! Where did you get the gear assembly?
Reply 4 years ago
local shop for the gears. but are easy to find on amazon... are 2 6cm gears. and 2 3 cm gears.