Outdoor test of my DIY autostepper.
Jun 15, 2021 11:00:48 #
Jun 15, 2021 11:06:52 #
Jun 15, 2021 12:09:10 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
6 slices at 1mm per slice.
Salvia bud.
Salvia bud.
Rick Super sharp and detail. Thanks Stan
Jun 15, 2021 16:50:10 #
Jun 15, 2021 18:29:55 #
The upper photo is the focusing rail and stepper motor that runs it.
Lower photo is the electronics.
I used an Arduino Nano microcontroller to control the stepper motor.
The keypad lets me input the number of steps and the thickness of each 'slice'.
I focus manually as I have always done with macro, then input the number of steps and thickness.
The Autostepper (As I named it) then fires the camera, moves it forward the desired distance & repeats.
The programming automatically does one revolution forward to remove backlash before the focus step
and then rewinds to the starting point after the last shot.
It is capable of doing as little as 1/400mm per step but I have no need for anything that small.
I rarely do anything smaller than 1/8mm steps.
Lower photo is the electronics.
I used an Arduino Nano microcontroller to control the stepper motor.
The keypad lets me input the number of steps and the thickness of each 'slice'.
I focus manually as I have always done with macro, then input the number of steps and thickness.
The Autostepper (As I named it) then fires the camera, moves it forward the desired distance & repeats.
The programming automatically does one revolution forward to remove backlash before the focus step
and then rewinds to the starting point after the last shot.
It is capable of doing as little as 1/400mm per step but I have no need for anything that small.
I rarely do anything smaller than 1/8mm steps.
Jun 15, 2021 20:38:35 #
I used to be a computer hobbyist back in the day, but I didn’t keep up with the technology. I could no longer do the programming necessary to make that work. My hat is off to you sir. I guess I’m limited to the WeMacro device.
Jun 16, 2021 08:31:04 #
DIY is the solution to many things. This is a winner. Congratulations rwilson1942
Jun 16, 2021 15:15:51 #
ejones0310 wrote:
I used to be a computer hobbyist back in the day, but I didn’t keep up with the technology. I could no longer do the programming necessary to make that work. My hat is off to you sir. I guess I’m limited to the WeMacro device.
Thanks,
From what I have read, the WeMacro is a nice system.
I could have bought something but I enjoy designing and making stuff.
Jun 16, 2021 21:04:17 #
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