PTZ plus Camera motion Control

Last Updated 3rd April 24
Note if you own a Bambu printer you can save yourself some time by downloading the print profile from the Maker World site here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/396876#profileId-310638
As always parts kits can be found here:
https://digital-bird-motion-control.myshopify.com

Digital Bird PTZ plus wifi controller for filmmakers. All the features you will find on the compact controller with the addition of live joystick camera control for up to three live camera systems while at the same time controlling unlimited automated camera systems set up using the A-B function or six key sequencer.

A camera system can consist of any number of Digital Bird components, for example it may be a pan tilt head mounted on a slider or simply a camera mounted on a pan tilt head and a tripod.
Whatever the configuration, the PTZ plus control can control up to 4 live systems.

Up to 9 PTZ preset poses can be stored for each camera system. All recorded keys and positions are stored even when the system is powered down allowing you to setup your system long before the event power it all down to save on batteries. Power it up again when required with all your setups ready to go.

The controller offers 5 input devices.

⦿ The Nextion touch display to control system setup and all the other functions
⦿ A three axis joystick which controls Pan, Tilt, Slid, and on/off function button
⦿ A second two axis joystick to control zoom/focus
⦿ An acceleration control knob which allows you to quickly adjust how smoothly your system performs its moves as it performs them.
⦿ An LED play button for more tactile control of recording.

The PTZ plus system uses the same NP style batteries used everywhere else on the system together with an external power jack for 7.5V supply.

WIFI range
In my admittedly not very scientific testing I would put the reliable unobstructed range of the system at between 50 and 100 Meters with no packet loss. In doors the system worked just fine between two rooms with a traditional plaster on brick wall between which is in keeping with the findings of others using the ESP_Now system without the use of external antennas. Note it is always wise to check how your equipment works at the filming location well before you find out there may be a problem. This is true for any WIFI dependent devices.

Note:
In order for the controller to work all parts of your system must be running version 6.00 of the digital bird firmware downloadable free from github.

Last updated 24 May 2025
There have been a number of updates to the parts to make it easier to build

Component Kits https://digital-bird-motion-control.myshopify.com
See it in action https://youtu.be/0aQ5hq3H00k
Slider Build Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efBSlnb0zCI
Software https://github.com/digitalbird01/DigitalBird-Camera-Slider
Pan Tilt Head: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4842363
Compact WIFI remote: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4853106
Focus Motor: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5156219