Nowadays to record the moment everyone wants it to be perfect. Beyond resolution, we need to get steady shots whatever the surrounding conditions may be. The camera stabilization system ensures a stable image by blocking unwanted, noisy and fluctuating disturbances avoiding the transfer to the camera lens axes. Thanks to the Three Axis camera stabilizer, perfect images can be achieved by minimizing these unwanted disturbances. In short, a three-axis camera stabilizer can be assembled and developed everywhere where a fixed image or stabilized video output is needed. It is a single-handed device which can be operated by anyone because of its light weight and ease of use. The users just have to hold the device in their hands and turn the power on and it will start working seamlessly. No configuration or pre arrangements needed. The aim of this study is to show an experimental model of the Three Axis camera stabilizer mechanism. Three separate servo motors are installed on each axis for nullifying any vibrations or unwanted disturbances or abrupt movements. The control system for this stabilizer is developed using various control methods and algorithms to provide better and efficient performance with flexibility, accuracy and feasibility. The stabilizer also has an inertial measurement unit which has a gyroscope and accelerometer close to the camera mount point. This IMU is transmitting all the inertial data to an Ardiuno microcontroller which is processing this data and controlling the servo motors based on the inputs. After we have built the stabilizer, we will be able to record vibration less videos and take sharp and clear photos with a camera mounted on it. The purpose of this study is to emphasize on the ease of fabrication and also the cost of manufacturing if done on an industrial scale. Also, there can be some improvements in the reaction time of the process i.e., the time between sensing the motion and performing a corrective movement could be even lowered by using specifically built controllers and sensors which can also be cheap to manufacture.
Volume 11 | 08-Special Issue
Pages: 3013-3018