Pan tilt camera unit for BlueROV2

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I have designed a pan-tilt camera unit that can be mounted directly on the BlueROV2.
I searched previous topics but could not find the same, so I share it here.

This design allows the pan-tilt functionality to be added without modifying the standard BlueROV2 enclosure, dome or camera board.
The unit consists of parts that can be 3D printed and several mechanical elements (purchased parts).
As some 3D printed parts require some precision, such as servo motor gears and bearing inserts, please modify the data to suit your own environment.

We have uploaded a video of the assembled machine on youtube at BlueROV2, so please take a look.

Video footage in operation(Youtube)
https://youtu.be/bIfYmkQDE0U

3D data/step or solidworks(Grabcad)
https://grabcad.com/library/pan-tilt-camera-unit-for-bluerov2-1

We would be honoured to help you in your ROV life!

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This is the part list.

PartNumber Part Name Qty Supplier Remarks
MainCameraBoard 1 BR *BlueROV2 Srandard Camera Board
CBSTSR2-8 Ultra Low-Profile Hex Socket Cap Screw 4 MISUMI
DBS3-5-4 Stepped Screws 2 MISUMI
HS-5055MG ServoMotor 2 Hitech
MBIS2-3-2 Insert Screw 4 MISUMI
MBIS2-3-3 Insert Screw 6 MISUMI
MBIS3-4.5-3 Insert Screw 2 MISUMI
M03R7-001-00A EndPlateA 1 3D-Printing
M03R7-002-00A PanBaseA 1 3D-Printing
M03R7-003-00A TiltBaseA 1 3D-Printing
M03R7-004-00A TiltBaseB 1 3D-Printing
M03R7-005-00A CameraCoverA 1 3D-Printing
MFL105ZZ Deep Groove Ball Bearing 2 MISUMI
SCBS2-5 Socket Head Cap Screws with Standard Washer Set 4 MISUMI
SCBS2-6 Socket Head Cap Screws with Standard Washer Set 6 MISUMI
WSX-ST3W-M3X6-1 Washer 2 SUNCO
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Hi @Atsuhiro
Very cool design, amazing! :sunglasses: It would be great if you could put it on Printables, as we maintain collections there! :pray:

ArduSub should support both pan control in addition to the typical tilt, it’s just a matter of setting the servo function parameter for the servo that you’ve connected and mapping it to a button in Cockpit or QGC - is that how you’re controlling it in the POV recording? :raccoon:
I already prefer the tilt stabilized footage on a BlueROV2, as it can be a lot easier to track things. Maybe @williangalvani knows if it’s possible to also stabilize with a yaw actuator, for 2 axis stabilization!

I hope I can find the time to build one soon, thanks so much for sharing!

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Hi @tony-white
Thanks! I uploaded these data to Printables
Please check and use this.

I am also very interested in stabilization! (I’d love to develop a 3-axis gimbal if I had the time.)
Please give me some information if you know anything about it. @williangalvani