Signal generator camera pan-switch

[simondog]

Hi everyone, I'm about to build a tone / signal generator that is activated by camera pan movement

I've found a DIY signal generator (velleman mk105) but I'm looking for ideas on how to trigger from camera movement

I need to generate a tone signal whenever the camera pans left according to the "mid" position. When it crosses the mid-position and pans right, the tone should be shut off.

Is there an easy way to implement a motion sensor, or should I go with a switch? I'd like the device to be flexible to use on all types of camera tripods, that's why I think a motion sensor (perhaps with a "reset" function to calibrate the middle-position) would be the best. I only need triggering from horizontal panning

Any input would be highly appreciated 🙂

 

[Enzo]

You want a tone only while it is in motion? Or do you want the tone steady on whenever the camera is aimed left of center?

 

[simondog]

Steady tone whenever camera is panned left of center

 

[simondog]

The last, steady tone

 

[gmphadte]

You need a cam with a switch and connections of the panning motor.

Fix the cam so that it operates the switch only in the zone you want. Use AND logic to activate the tone.

Gajanan Phadte