Searching for Stability
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Project Description
Overview
Our project is to create a bike-mounted stabilizing platform for iPhone cinematography. Most stabilizing mechanisms on the market today are both bulky and pricey. Using two motors, two magnetic rotary encoders, and an Arduino module, we hope to create a cost effective 2-axis gimbal. To provide additional stability, we will utilize vibration dampening pads in the mounting device itself. If successful, applications of an inexpensive, compact stabilizing device could be innumerable, from handheld usage to RC and aerial filming and photography.
By the end of the semester we will be able to present iPhone footage from our device to illustrate the stabilizing capabilities of our design.
Objectives
- Design and construct a practical and functional mounting device for an iPhone on a bike
- 3D print a two-axis gimbal to regulate motion of the mounted phone
- Program an Arduino module to consistently level the iPhone while in use
- Design and embed the gimbal and additional stability elements either onto or within the mounting platform itself
- Successfully stabilize the iPhone while recording a video from a moving bike
Challenges
- Perfecting the programming of the Arduino module in order to analyze the input from the two magnetic rotary encoders and communicate with the two brushless motors to re-level the iPhone
- Ensuring that input from the encoders is readable to the Arduino
- Identifying appropriate motors to carry out the stabilization of the platform
- Designing the mounting device and modifying gimbal design using 3D printer
- Finding the most effective dampening cushions considering size and weight of platform
- Compacting all elements of the design to create an unobtrusive stabilizing device
Budget
- Parts Ordered Online
- Hardware and Miscellaneous Items ($15.00)
- Screws
- Wire
- Wire Snap Connectors
Total: $146.95
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