Really enjoyed your video. I plan to build a gimbal following your approach using the same OFNA 15100 U-joint. Recently found many suppliers of 6x19mm bearings 19/25.4mm = .748 inches which means I can use a tube attached to a mounting plate with a ID of .75” and place the bearing inside of the tube. That tube can be used for panning. Hope your final stabilizer turned out nicely. Thanks for the tips.
@MrBpetnoi1 Great idea for the panning. Without seeing your actual set-up in mind, just make sure you have clearance around the gimble/tube assembly so the arm assembly can be turned sideways around 45 degrees or better. The reason for this is so you dont knock it off balance accidently by your hand turning past a certain angle. Also helps to have that clearance to do your "drop test". 1+ seconds for the arm to go from horizontal and swing past the resting 180 degree mark.
I didn't realize the 6300-2RS bearing was so large. I like it, but it's huge. I want to use the bearing at the bottom as opposed to the top, like you and YB2NORMAL. Is there a flashlight or anything the can house this bearing? That you know of?
I'll built my prototype with 1" PVC tubes and 45-degree connections.
@didanhtennis Thank you for watching and please checkout my new demo vids on edgerunnerproduction. I wanted something that was large enough to handle the weight and use over time. Hoping to mount a prosumer model on it soon and see how it works. As far as the flashlight, I found that where there is a will there is a way. I am sure there are large diameter ones that could be modified to hold it. I spent a long time getting to that final design.
@KaelaStreet I did have the good fortune of having a custom made baseplate from a friend that captured the bearings in a housing. Basically, The larger bearing has a wide rim that would allow for something to rest on it and be clamped down or welded on or something and that will not affect its ability to still spin.
I am having trouble getting the small bearing. Could you give me a link where you got it? I like your handle, what did you use to make the handle? Thanks
@didanhtennis If you mean what did I use for the actual outside shell...it is a flashlight that you can find at any hardware store. Small and compact and I liked the lens part as it being wider helped with gripping it. The small bearing I found off of ebay. The description lists all the parts and sizes. Keep searching, you will find it. The key is the U joint in my opinion. All steel... and the long pin on one end fits perfectly in the center of that small bearing.
May I ask why you didnt like the rollerblade bearing? I will follow your advice and stick with the 6300-2RS but was curious. Also, is the U joint big enough? I found them online before seeing them here but still was unsure of their strength.
@Doc02864 The "rollerblade/skate" variety is not industrial and smooth enough. The one I used is way more industrial strength which means less friction with weight on it. And it has better quality bearings and seals. The U joint is absolutely strong and big enough. I have been using it and it works great. It also has the most range I have found and it is all metal as opposed to some plastic ones....which will eventually show signs of wear.
@973Ronald I hope ALL read this. I greatly appreciate the freat feedback and desire to own a model like the one i made. However, before you ask me to sell you one...please take the time to read ALL the other comments requesting the same. It is not condusive to make and sell this exact model. Think about it...the arm assembly is from a boom mic stand. These are not laying around anywhere where it is cheap to buy and resell as just a part. Yes you can make one yourself. The parts are listed.
@973Ronald Plus, honestly...there are many real manufactured steadicams on the market now and some are pretty good looking at a price that is less expensive than what I would have to charge you. Take the time to investigate what you want. You may find something you like that a company already makes. Thanks again for your interest though. It was a long process but personally i had fun doing it and the satisfaction of making it is pretty nice.
awesome design. i like the slick look. however would this be good for the gopro helmet cam? i want a glidecam/stedicam for it so badly because with the smaller cameras it tents to look more shaky. But will it be to big for the small camera?
@tlcoolio You would be surprised by what persistance can do. I was just stubborn enough that i wanted to make this and i knew i could come up with something that would work. Not nearly as good as it turned out but i would have been happy with just a workable steadicam made out of PVC. The handle and the u-joint/bearing assembly is THE most important part and could be adapted to anything you can make your brain come up with.
@tlcoolio You might want to check out Cam Caddie. I've been using one after much frustration trying to build obne myself. It was $38 and it's very effective.
@smiley4284 i know the feeling as i thought the same thing when i got started. But i can tell you it was pretty rewarding making this and it really isnt that hard. The most difficult thing is just finding the bearings and U-joint on ebay. And that really isnt that big of a deal either. I have all the parts i used listed....just follow the list and video and collect the stuff. Good luck.
Shoulder rigs almost always sell without 'fluid handles' and the result is amateur shaky video - a rig that holds our 'stuff' on our shoulder and nothing more. I'll be making my own fluid handles with the help of your video and others. Hopefully it helps steady my rig shots enough that I don't have to use a flycam all the time. I can't fit all my equipment or matte box on a flycam. We'll see. Thank you.
@thoughtgrenades I think as much money as i put into this with all the parts and stuff i bought....most that i didnt even use...i couldnt ask enough for it. At least the hard part is over.
@slambo239 Now that you know what to do & what parts you need it'll get easier. I'm banging my head on the wall trying to get mine right, nothing as fancy as yours. I favorited your 'how to balance your own steadicam' vid. I'm fed-up of of my DIY already, mostly because I just can't get rid of the sway the unit has.
@thoughtgrenades without seeing what kind of system you built, it is tough to say what is causing the sway. My first inclination is to say it may be too bottom heavy. If it sways when you start to move forward(the tail swings back), then the tail is too heavy and cannot catch up with the movement you just gave it. Same with when you stop that the tail swings forward because of the kinetic energy it has. Do your "one second drop test". If not a good full second then it is too bottom heavy.
Thank you. I actually just finished it last night. I am extremely happy with the way it turned out. It took some time to balance but it can pass the "one second drop test" and does not pendelum after moving hand in any of the 3 dimensions. I am hoping to have video posted within next couple days.
Really enjoyed your video. I plan to build a gimbal following your approach using the same OFNA 15100 U-joint. Recently found many suppliers of 6x19mm bearings 19/25.4mm = .748 inches which means I can use a tube attached to a mounting plate with a ID of .75” and place the bearing inside of the tube. That tube can be used for panning. Hope your final stabilizer turned out nicely. Thanks for the tips.
MrBpetnoi1 6 days ago
@MrBpetnoi1 Great idea for the panning. Without seeing your actual set-up in mind, just make sure you have clearance around the gimble/tube assembly so the arm assembly can be turned sideways around 45 degrees or better. The reason for this is so you dont knock it off balance accidently by your hand turning past a certain angle. Also helps to have that clearance to do your "drop test". 1+ seconds for the arm to go from horizontal and swing past the resting 180 degree mark.
slambo239 6 days ago
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U-joint came from the hobby store for RC model car or truck part
bestamerica 4 weeks ago
@bestamerica Actually I bought it off eBay. I believe it's real use is for an RC boat.
slambo239 3 weeks ago
slambo239,
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that is cooool idea
bestamerica 3 weeks ago
I didn't realize the 6300-2RS bearing was so large. I like it, but it's huge. I want to use the bearing at the bottom as opposed to the top, like you and YB2NORMAL. Is there a flashlight or anything the can house this bearing? That you know of?
I'll built my prototype with 1" PVC tubes and 45-degree connections.
Thanks
didanhtennis 1 month ago
@didanhtennis Thank you for watching and please checkout my new demo vids on edgerunnerproduction. I wanted something that was large enough to handle the weight and use over time. Hoping to mount a prosumer model on it soon and see how it works. As far as the flashlight, I found that where there is a will there is a way. I am sure there are large diameter ones that could be modified to hold it. I spent a long time getting to that final design.
slambo239 1 month ago
ok so far, how are you attaching the rig to the outside of the larger bearing then?
KaelaStreet 1 month ago
@KaelaStreet I did have the good fortune of having a custom made baseplate from a friend that captured the bearings in a housing. Basically, The larger bearing has a wide rim that would allow for something to rest on it and be clamped down or welded on or something and that will not affect its ability to still spin.
slambo239 1 month ago
appreciate the video,but endless rambling while starting at a tiny part of your Steadicam is....well...annoying
johnniefive80 1 month ago
I am having trouble getting the small bearing. Could you give me a link where you got it? I like your handle, what did you use to make the handle? Thanks
didanhtennis 1 month ago in playlist More videos from slambo239
@didanhtennis If you mean what did I use for the actual outside shell...it is a flashlight that you can find at any hardware store. Small and compact and I liked the lens part as it being wider helped with gripping it. The small bearing I found off of ebay. The description lists all the parts and sizes. Keep searching, you will find it. The key is the U joint in my opinion. All steel... and the long pin on one end fits perfectly in the center of that small bearing.
edgerunnerproduction 1 month ago
May I ask why you didnt like the rollerblade bearing? I will follow your advice and stick with the 6300-2RS but was curious. Also, is the U joint big enough? I found them online before seeing them here but still was unsure of their strength.
Many thanks.
Doc02864 2 months ago
@Doc02864 The "rollerblade/skate" variety is not industrial and smooth enough. The one I used is way more industrial strength which means less friction with weight on it. And it has better quality bearings and seals. The U joint is absolutely strong and big enough. I have been using it and it works great. It also has the most range I have found and it is all metal as opposed to some plastic ones....which will eventually show signs of wear.
edgerunnerproduction 2 months ago
voce me ajudou pakas cara, estava procurando descobrir como fazer este treco, xD vlwww
megaprintv 2 months ago
@megaprintv WOW....That sounds great but I don't understand a word you wrote. I only know English.
edgerunnerproduction 2 months ago
Looks great.
TK42138 3 months ago
yea hey can 9i buy one from you i cant make it can you make it and ill pay for what u had to pay for or 20 bucks more
973Ronald 3 months ago
@973Ronald I hope ALL read this. I greatly appreciate the freat feedback and desire to own a model like the one i made. However, before you ask me to sell you one...please take the time to read ALL the other comments requesting the same. It is not condusive to make and sell this exact model. Think about it...the arm assembly is from a boom mic stand. These are not laying around anywhere where it is cheap to buy and resell as just a part. Yes you can make one yourself. The parts are listed.
slambo239 3 months ago
@973Ronald Plus, honestly...there are many real manufactured steadicams on the market now and some are pretty good looking at a price that is less expensive than what I would have to charge you. Take the time to investigate what you want. You may find something you like that a company already makes. Thanks again for your interest though. It was a long process but personally i had fun doing it and the satisfaction of making it is pretty nice.
slambo239 3 months ago
awesome design. i like the slick look. however would this be good for the gopro helmet cam? i want a glidecam/stedicam for it so badly because with the smaller cameras it tents to look more shaky. But will it be to big for the small camera?
WinterxFilms 5 months ago
Hey! I give up. I'm listing my parts (some of which you mention in your video) on eBay.
Search for "DIY Steadicam, Stabilizer, What Have You Parts," and get a good deal and fast shipping on what you need!
Great job. You inspired me but I just don't have the time or equipment.
I'm sticking with a tripod and fluid head.
tlcoolio 9 months ago
@tlcoolio You would be surprised by what persistance can do. I was just stubborn enough that i wanted to make this and i knew i could come up with something that would work. Not nearly as good as it turned out but i would have been happy with just a workable steadicam made out of PVC. The handle and the u-joint/bearing assembly is THE most important part and could be adapted to anything you can make your brain come up with.
slambo239 9 months ago
@tlcoolio You might want to check out Cam Caddie. I've been using one after much frustration trying to build obne myself. It was $38 and it's very effective.
theHeadofbear 7 months ago
Can I buy one from you?:)
smiley4284 10 months ago
@smiley4284 i know the feeling as i thought the same thing when i got started. But i can tell you it was pretty rewarding making this and it really isnt that hard. The most difficult thing is just finding the bearings and U-joint on ebay. And that really isnt that big of a deal either. I have all the parts i used listed....just follow the list and video and collect the stuff. Good luck.
slambo239 10 months ago
Shoulder rigs almost always sell without 'fluid handles' and the result is amateur shaky video - a rig that holds our 'stuff' on our shoulder and nothing more. I'll be making my own fluid handles with the help of your video and others. Hopefully it helps steady my rig shots enough that I don't have to use a flycam all the time. I can't fit all my equipment or matte box on a flycam. We'll see. Thank you.
shamrockfilms 11 months ago
Great stuff. Now make a killing selling the whole steadicam on ebay :)
thoughtgrenades 1 year ago
@thoughtgrenades I think as much money as i put into this with all the parts and stuff i bought....most that i didnt even use...i couldnt ask enough for it. At least the hard part is over.
slambo239 1 year ago
@slambo239 Now that you know what to do & what parts you need it'll get easier. I'm banging my head on the wall trying to get mine right, nothing as fancy as yours. I favorited your 'how to balance your own steadicam' vid. I'm fed-up of of my DIY already, mostly because I just can't get rid of the sway the unit has.
thoughtgrenades 11 months ago
@thoughtgrenades without seeing what kind of system you built, it is tough to say what is causing the sway. My first inclination is to say it may be too bottom heavy. If it sways when you start to move forward(the tail swings back), then the tail is too heavy and cannot catch up with the movement you just gave it. Same with when you stop that the tail swings forward because of the kinetic energy it has. Do your "one second drop test". If not a good full second then it is too bottom heavy.
slambo239 11 months ago
@slambo239 Cheers mate. I'll try & make a vid of it & send it to you via msg
thoughtgrenades 11 months ago
I like your design so far. When will you have the next step posted? Can't wait to see it.
Thanks!
germang2 1 year ago
@germang2
Thank you. I actually just finished it last night. I am extremely happy with the way it turned out. It took some time to balance but it can pass the "one second drop test" and does not pendelum after moving hand in any of the 3 dimensions. I am hoping to have video posted within next couple days.
slambo239 1 year ago
Nice job! Just send it on over when your done. You have my address. :)
amosnomar 1 year ago