Project Description

Project Members:

• Michael Serignese
• Andre Samaroo
• Chisom Ikejiani

Description

Our project, based on the QuikCut camera system, will be used for streaming sports events. We implement a pan-tilt-zoom action camera, mounted on a 25-foot tall tripod, that allows an operator to control the shot using a game controller. The original system had issues with the amount of cables needed to control the motor, transmit video,and power the system. The cables would also break constantly and were costly to replace. Our design solves this by using wireless transmission for video, audio, and control data while using two cables for power supply. Another issue is the weatherproofing of the original system. Our design solves this by using a custom 3D printed case. Finally, the cost of the motors has been greatly reduced, and the inclusion of the game controller simplifies the design and increases ease of use for the operator. The key goal of our project is to deliver a tripod-mounted action camera that solves the problems of the QwikCut system, with increased efficiency in cost, usability and maintainability.