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“This project showcases how to make your waterproof servo actuated pan/tilt camera holder. This project showcases how to make your DIY waterproof servo actuated pan/tilt camera holder. We designed this project for those looking to test outdoor camera’s capabilities mounted on mobile platforms (like for ex. Turtle Rover). Project is simple and low-cost thanks to 3d-printed parts and usage of hobby servos. Rotation of camera holder is provided by standard sized D3015 waterproof servo. Force created by the weight of camera and second servo is working along the axis of rotation so additional bearing is not required – metal servo horn with threads will make it. Tilt of camera is actuated by the same D3015 waterproof servo but to make image more stable we decided to use small ball bearing (606ZZ) on the other side of servo. Place for camera is universal so it is possible to mount any camera – but feel free to make some custom mount for your camera. Wide-angle servos gives us ~300 degrees of rotation and ~45 degrees of tilt which is more than enough according to wide-angle of view in outdoor cameras.”

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