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Ben Heck’s Auto Tracking Camera Part 2 Episode -- Episode 174

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Max helps film this week's episode as Ben completes the auto tracking camera that will follow an object on his work surface. Watch how it works here.

 

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  • Interesting show and concept.

     

    To keep the camera from drooping, you need a bigger cradle that can extend up the sides of the camera, and place the pivot point through the center of gravity of the camera. (Actually, through the center of gravity of the camera and the moving cradle part.)

     

    And while the big red switch taped to the side of the bench has a certain amount of appeal, what would make it much slicker is to hollow out the target object, place a battery and a very simple wireless transmitter in it, and a momentary button on the top. As long as the button is held, the transmitter is on, and the camera tracks the movement. Once aimed, let go of the button and move the target out of the way. The button should probably be recessed slightly so it doesn't get pressed accidentally by setting something on top of it, and therefore run down the battery.

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  • Interesting show and concept.

     

    To keep the camera from drooping, you need a bigger cradle that can extend up the sides of the camera, and place the pivot point through the center of gravity of the camera. (Actually, through the center of gravity of the camera and the moving cradle part.)

     

    And while the big red switch taped to the side of the bench has a certain amount of appeal, what would make it much slicker is to hollow out the target object, place a battery and a very simple wireless transmitter in it, and a momentary button on the top. As long as the button is held, the transmitter is on, and the camera tracks the movement. Once aimed, let go of the button and move the target out of the way. The button should probably be recessed slightly so it doesn't get pressed accidentally by setting something on top of it, and therefore run down the battery.

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