There are some things you shouldn’t go mega-cheap on, and I think this is one of them. You can get a 3-wheel motorized dolly, with remote control, three speeds, reversible directions, from Neewer or others, for $69. For tabletop work, that’s all you need, and it will also do 360 degree pans. For tripod use, or using two stands, take a plank of wood, slap some molding on the edges, and you’re good to go. Hey, I’m into clever ideas like this...and it can also work on the vertical whereas mine can’t...but it doesn’t even look like you’re going to get a smooth slide with this. The difference in diameter between the pvc pipes looks like way too much. But if someone IS planning to build this, I would stick a piece of wooden dowel in the pvc tracks to stiffen them up. I’m putting together an 8-foot “slider” for my motorized dolly. Three 8-foot pieces of lumber (plank and two side moldings) and glue, and that’s IT. No cutting...no screws...only have to drill a few holes to mount to the stands. And 8 freaking feet!!!
I will be making higher quality sliders made with metal and even ones with motors. This was just a really cheap and easy way to get a somewhat decent slider shot and is super easy to build. These other ones may require a 3d printer or extra skills with tools that some may not have.
@@TheEngineeringFilmmaker i was inspired by your idea and tried doing same but not with pvc. Check out below link i have showed how i shot video in last .30 sec ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kHI9nhmPB44.html
Thanks! I will be making more videos soon about more solid sliders and even ones with motors, but the budget will be a little higher with those! Stay tuned
Just can't use too heavy of a camera. If you want, you can glue the end together for each connection. I will be updating this soon with a nicer one made with metal rails. Will cost a little more but will most likely be around $50
Hmm, how did you get the 'T' piece slider to slide? These components are all push fits, otherwise they would leak in their intended use. In fact these T pieces usually have an internal ridge to prevent them being pushed right onto the pipe at all, I think I got a glimpse of it. Either you used an oversized component or you have left a step out. BobUK.
The part that actually slides on the rails is oversized. From what I remember, the rails are 1/2 inch piping and the sliders are 3/4 inch so there is a lot of clearance.
Hey Rango, This project was meant to be cheap (under $10) which was too low to include premium items like bearings. I know they are important but this was meant to be super easy to make. If you want a more smooth motion with this project, you can add lube to the rails which will help the pvc slide better. I am making a video soon about making a more "solid" slider. It will include metal rails, 3d printed or metal end caps, and bearings for a very smooth sliding motion. On top of that I will also be adding a motor to it in a different video to make it motorized. I am most or less making a series about sliders starting from very cheap to nice with a motor but not breaking the bank.
