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Servo vs. stepper for camera mount

I would like to make a camera mount where it can rotate automatically around the Z axis, and also make a variable angle against the ground plane. The camera weighs about 500grams. Is a servo ...
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Recording Servo/Motor movement with arduino

Hi I'm really new to Arduino projects and don't really know how to start. I'have to do a project for university. The programming part should be no problem but I don't have any experiance with ...
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DIY linear servo mechanism?

This might belong on the new Makers site, but it could be applicable here too. I'd like to position a device on a 1 meter linear shaft to within 50 microns. I can currently, with steppers, get down ...
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Need oscillating servo/stepper motor guidance

EDIT: Additional Information below original post... Looking for a 360 degree servo motor that has adjustable control for timing of steps (or at the least timing per full oscillation) and can support ...
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High torque servo/stepper setup

This is a bit of a general question. I have a project I want to put together similar to the 'sentry gun' projects seen on youtube. I've gathered an SSC-32 servo controller and couple of small servos - ...
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Good motor supplier?

I'm looking to start a few different projects and stock up on some basic components - I was just wondering if anyone knows a good supplier of DC motors, stepper motors and servos? I'm in vicinity of ...