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<p>Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>=Basics=<br /> *A Device used to move the weight of a heavy camera assembly to the user&#039;s back via a cable and support rod connected to a backpack like harness<br /> *Really not neccisary for small scale stuff, but useful for long shoots (either tons of takes, or things like live event coverage<br /> *Also more useful the larger the assembly stuff (if just a camera or camera + small shotgun mic not too neccisary, but if a large camera (Blackmagic/Red brand units), large lenses, a mic, a wireless mic receiver, and an audio reccorder, and perhaps a timecode generator are all strapped to a camera cage it starts to make sense<br /> *Also the brand name for this type of thing is quite expensive, and the amazon sold ripoffs break easily, so a quality cheap open source replacement may be a real hit in the indie film/small video journalism community and thus be a possible enterprise oppertunity<br /> <br /> =Industry Standards=<br /> *<br /> <br /> =Existing Open Source Designs=<br /> *<br /> <br /> =Minimum Requirements=<br /> *Must be able to support a user choosable camera weight (possbly different models/mods for different ratings<br /> *Cable must auto tension + stay at the height the user hold it (not tug up (much) or fall down <br /> *Must be comfortable for all day use<br /> *Being able to break it down for transport/storage also seems like a neccesity<br /> *Also different sizes / heights needs to be a build option<br /> <br /> =Basic Design=<br /> ==Harness==<br /> *A prepurchased/modified external frame hiking pack frame may work<br /> *Can 3D Print and/or CNC adapters + extra parts<br /> *Also perhaps extra cumfort features via either foam inserts or something similar, OR flexible filament prints<br /> <br /> ==Support Beam==<br /> *Welded tube sections and/or t slot extrusions<br /> <br /> ==Cable Support System==<br /> *What wire/cable type?<br /> *Pulleys or tubes?<br /> *Use some sort of rock climbing style locking carribiner for attachment to the camera rig adapter for easy, yet secure swapping perhaps?<br /> 8What to use for the autotensioning roll? Spring of some sort? Also how does the adjustment mechanism work<br /> <br /> =BOM=<br /> *<br /> <br /> =CAD=<br /> *<br /> <br /> =See Also=<br /> *<br /> <br /> =Useful Links=<br /> *</div>

Eric