What differentiates the Moteino from an Arduino Uno, is the inclusion of a compatible wireless transceiver such as the HopeRF RFM69 and RFM12B. The Moteino, built by LowPowerLab, is an Arduino compatible development platform, based on the ATmega328 microcontroller chips, most similar to the Arduino Uno. The popularity of Arduino and similar boards allows for a great number of manufacturers to offer a lot of expansion boards and similar elements that allow for communication, expansion and extendability.Īfter some research, we settled on the Moteino.
For more on Arduino, and what it is, please see here. And there is no lack of microcontroller boards made for programming once the likes of Arduino came to light.
#Bescor mp 101 joystick portable
We want something that is small, something that is portable and has minor power requirements, and at the same time allows for great expandability.
Although working perfectly good, this will not do as it has a limited range, needs one remote per camera, and lacks automation of any kind. The head and its variants come with a wired remote control, which allows for 8-way control, as well as very rudimentary speed control based on a resistor slider. įor more information on the Bescor MP-101, please see here.įor the patent application on the Bescor MP-101 and its variants, please see here and here. This should be sufficient to load the head with a typical DSLR, a lens and supporting elements. It is a low cost, sturdy built, DC motor based pan/tilt head which can handle loads of up to 6 pounds. We chose the vastly popular Bescor MP-101, which, along with its variants seems to rule the consumer market based on its availability and cost. (*) There are a number of cameras with built in PTZ capabilities – those are mostly IP cameras used in security. We decided on the latter – building one would be too much.
But the two approaches may be (1) building a pan/tilt platform, or (2) purchasing a pre-made one. Obviously you need a pan/tilt platform which will accept a camera of that size. Backgroundįor the purposes of this discussion, there are two basic approaches to making a camera(*) pan and tilt. And it is that simple, but only to someone who knows what they are doing. Should be simple, wouldn’t you think? Push a joystick and make the camera follow its movements. The Bescor RE-20 extension affords 20' (609.6 cm) of additional separation from the MP-101 remote pan head to its remote control.…and you run and you run to catch up with the sun, RE-20 20' Extension Cord for MP-101 Pan Head Remote Control It can be used worldwide with an appropriate adapter, sold separately. The Bescor PS-260 AC Power Supply for MP-101 Motorized Pan Head features a 120-240VAC, 60/50Hz input and 6VDC, 700mA output. PS-260 AC Power Supply for MP-101 Motorized Pan Head 1/4"-20 threads for tripod, 1/4"-20 screw mount for camera.Enables panning and tilting of a camera remotely at adjustable speeds.This head can be powered by four AA batteries, the Bescor PS-260 AC power supply, or a Bescor 90-645 external battery, all sold separately. The maximum horizontal angle is ☑70 degrees, and the maximum vertical angle is ☑5 degrees. All tripods and cameras are compatible.Īn Auto Pan Mode allows for continuous panning motion, and a switch selector lets you assign end points at 45°, 90°, or 340°.
#Bescor mp 101 joystick registration
The two mounting points are the 1/4"-20 tripod threads underneath and the 1/4"-20 camera mounting screw with registration pin on top. Two independent motors smoothly operate horizontal and vertical motion at adjustable speeds. The Bescor MP-101 Motorized Pan & Tilt Head attaches between a tripod and camera and enables remote panning and tilting of the camera. See below for more information on the individual items in this kit. Included in this kit is a Bescor MP-101 motorized head which will pan/tilt cameras weighing up to 6 pounds, an AC adapter to provide power to the MP-101 head, and a 20' extension cable for the remote control included with the MP-101 head. With the Becsor MP-1E Kit you can remotely control your camera's pan/tilt from across the room.