As the title already says. This is about a motorized timelapse or video rail with the following features:
Electronic Parts:
- ESP32 powered over USB (5V)
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DRV8825 steppermotor driver (12V)
- TMC2100 steppermotor driver (12 V)
Mechanical Parts:
- IGUS Rail and Carrier
- 3D printed gears and rail
- Nema17 5:1 geared stepper motor
Software:
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Arduino Multitasking DRV8825 and TMC2100 steppermotor driver using both cores of the ESP32 simultaneously.
- WEB user interface running an asynchronous webserver directly on the esp32 in Access Point mode
- Connecting via WiFi with any WiFi enabled device (smartphone, laptop, desktop computer etc.)
- Simple to use stepper motor controller interface