The Frugal Floater (DIY Steadicam)

Everyone wants a Steadicam! Floating tracking shots can add a unique look to your movie as well as severely cut down on your setup time. This DIY version might be just what you're looking for. Stuff I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefrugal... PARTS LIST: 12" length of 1/2" PVC pipe 7 1/4" length of 1/2" PVC pipe 5" length of 1/2" PVC pipe (shown with optional bicycle grip) 3x 90-degree 1/2" PVC elbows 1x 45-degree 1/2" PVC elbow 3x 1/2" PVC plugs 1x 1/2" PVC end cap 1/2" PVC pipe scrap 3/4" CPVC coupler Traxxas 5151 universal joint for RC car https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ER8F9C/... Rollerblade/skateboard bearing (pack of 8) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BBGTK6/... tiny washer tiny machine screw tiny lock washer Sima Quickonnect http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000... Macro slider rail Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007L41QZG/r... eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532... 1 1/2" length of 1/4" threaded rod (or machine screw with head cut off) hockey tape 2x 1/4-20 machine screws (1 1/4" long) 1x 1/4-20 machine screw (2" long) 1x 1/4-20 machine screw (1 1/2" long) 4x 1/4" hex nuts 2x 1/4" wing nuts 2x 1/4" washers 3x 1/4" lock washers at least 10x 1/4" fender washers (2" in diameter) - large counterweights 2x 1/4" fender washers (1" in diameter) - small counterweights electrical tape For the origin of the gimbal design and much more: http://diycamera.com/stabiliser/index...