Shop Made Steadicam Merlin Clone Design

Here's a closer look at my steadicam project. The metal universal joint used is a OFNA #15100.
I haven't really practiced with it at all yet. My next upload will be my first outing with it.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• DIY
• steadicam
• steadycam
• merlin
• stabilizer
• gimbal
• video
• camera
• steady
• cam

[emotionsmusic]

wow - how much did you spend on that one? I mean materialwise... this looks amazing!

[freerobotsex]

material was left over from other jobs, so it was free. thanks for watching.

[TheConcept8]

oh maaaan.. im drooling right now.. :( it doesn't look any like a DIY.. thats pro quality bro. good job.. :)

[freerobotsex]

thank you.

[theCRAZYartGUY]

i made one of these but the bearing keeps making the steadicam rotate which makes it really hard to control.....any ideas?

[freerobotsex]

@theCRAZYartGUY You need a way of keeping control of the rotation with your fingers. Search WSCLATER for his steadicam videos. He shows in more detail in his design how he controls it.

[o2G2o]

That is one of the most impressive DIY projects I've ever seen. I was LAUGHING during the video because I couldn't believe how perfect it was. DAMN!

[sumprats]

I'd put the panning ring on the handle side below the universal joint.

[lee22leo]

hey where did u get this flexible black thing to handle the camera or how did you make this?btw veery good job:)

[iingrid24]

Impressive.

[necron1001]

this is an excellent design, great job! do you think you can put a list of parts in the description? im really interested in building one based on your design. thanks!

[Uvabiti]

This Steadicam is not to use with a cam, is to hang it on a wall to give the house a charm view.

[freerobotsex]

@danielrcox I changed the title of the video removing "DIY" thank you.

[freerobotsex]

@BauerMECH my next modification of it I will change to gears at the pivot like you did. thanks