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

"complete video here

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:

Comments

[markzu]

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!

[Yonatan24]

Great to see you here on Instructables too! :)

[DIY Hacks and How Tos]

That's awesome! Where did you get the gear assembly?

[Rulof_Maker]

local shop for the gears. but are easy to find on amazon... are 2 6cm gears. and 2 3 cm gears.