I decided I wanted to make an automated slider/timelapse rig, but didn’t want to pay the hefty cost that some of the manufacturers charge. I did some reasearch and found all the parts I would need to create my own. Here is a list of parts you will need if you decide that you want to make your own as well.  A big thanks to Jay/MiLapse from Dynamic Perception for all the help and guidance on the project. To see their products or to buy one of their awesome timelapse kits visit ************************* Amazon Igus DryLin® W1040-A $91 shipped (alternate rail that can be used: ) ************************* WT001H Ball Head $23 Shipped ************************* https://sdp-si.com/eStore/ 4' Timing belt A 6R25M240090 Timing Pulley A 6A25M017DF0908 Belt Clamp x2 A 6M55M090 $51 Shipped ************************* Dayton 8.75 RPM Gear Motor: $55 Shipped ************************* MX2 Controller With Camera Cable $171 ************************* Aluratek Universal 12V / 1.5A Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack The top plate is a rectangular piece of aluminum with a hole cut out to mount the ball head, and the platform that the rail is bolted to is a saw horse from home depot that I cut the top off of. The two idler bearings are just skateboard wheel bearings that are spaced out with washers. The end pieces are square tubing. Any q...