Motor needed for timelapse dolly

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Hi everybody,

Let me start by saying I know literally nothing about motors, drivers, controllers.

I really need some tips on choosing the correct motor set up for a timelapse dolly I just built. A timelapse dolly allows a camera to be slid along a track very precisely but very slowly. I will be using a system of pulley to move the camera.

I need the motor to be able to move the camera in programmed increments (preferably controlled using something handheld like a tablet or a phone but not a laptop), run on a battery that will last up to about six hours and be capable of pulling up to 10 lbs up a slop of 45 degrees.

This is a portable contraption so as lightweight as possible would be best.

Any help would be great,

-Seth

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Hi Creepin,

If you want precise positioning, you might want to go for a stepper motor.
You will be able to move a precise quantity of “steps” and know your position.

This will require R&D on your side for both the mechanical and software part as there are not finish product that does just that.

Some useful categories:
Stepper Motors
Stepper Motor Controllers

To control a stepper motor, you will need a microcontroller which you will program to do your appication.
An Arduino compatible board would be a good choice for that.
Arduino & Compatible
Arduino Stepper Library

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