Simplest motorized slider that works?

[macgregor]

Looking for a slider that has a built in motor, so that no external cables or complex set ups are needed. I want something that just works. With two buttons to go left and right. I don't want complex configuration set ups with tablets or such. Is there anything out there for under $1K?

 

[sonuxxx]

I have been on search for this too just a Simple Motorized Slider but no luck finding it. The new rhino slider evo seems pretty simple and looking forward to the release of it https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rhinocg/rhino-slider-evo-rhino-motion/description

 

[Mark Williams]

Build you own which is what I and others have done. There are much better parts out there now than when I built mine. You can add a quick release of your choice on the rail bottom. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?319617-Igus-DIY-Motorized-Slider-for-sale&highlight=

 

[Greg_E]

Thanks, looks extremely simple to build.

 

[Mark Williams]

Here is a nice kit from servocity for the Igus rail https://www.servocity.com/html/igus_w1080-b_slider_kit.html#.VXBhp1KE28A

 

[sonuxxx]

This one seems Pretty Simple Has any body Tried it ? http://www.revolvecamera.com/collections/all/products/ram-motorized-slider-add-on-kit

 

[Doug_EX]

The simpliest system is, I think, the Modo from Cinevate. It doesn't even have a motor. http://www.cinevate.com/store2/modo.html#sthash.kTSehAyd.dpbs There's not many reviews yet but it looks like a good system.

 

[bill totolo]

Any word if it's silent?

 

[David W. Jones]

Any word if it's silent?

That is the problem with many of the motorized setups I have played with.

Many are just fine if you are doing something like time-lapse work. But if you are using them in say a close interview setting at the appropriate speed, I then need to de-noise the track and try to hide the motor noise with a music track.

I would love to find a low cost/reliable solution for my Dana Dolly.

 

[Albert Rudnicki]

few years ago we build this out of RC car.
https://vimeo.com/32925345
It worked pretty well for $2000 dolly.
It was strong enough to cary Red One; fast too.
I still have it in my garage
I guess I should dust it off and mount a gimbal on it to get additional remote pan and tilt.

 

[David W. Jones]

Good to see you over here on this site Albert.

What track was it running on?

Dave

 

[Albert Rudnicki]

Hey David.
Tracks (as well as dolly) are custom made by my friend John Dykyj (same talented John who used to build advantajib)