The RunCam 5 is typically used for outdoor activities since it’s equipped with electronic image stabilization(EIS) chip, but it’s also great to show us what it’s like to ride a 3D-printed roller coaster. Jon Mendenhall 3D-printed the track and cart pieces, which in all, required around 400 hours to print. Unlike other 3D-printed roller coasters, this one uses a motorized cart powered by a brushless DC motor that moves it along the track using a rack-and-pinion system.
For those interested in the technical specifications of this roller coaster, it uses an ESP32 to drive the motor, while commands are received over WiFi. Everything is controlled by a Raspberry Pi computer that runs the cart through a predetermined sequence. The design of this roller coaster was inspired by Fury 325 at the Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina. Custom software was used to generate all the pieces to be printed based on outputs from the simulator.
- Weighs only 56g, 38mmx38mmx36mm. Compatible with the mount base of Hero Session 5. Ultra-light 4K HD camera can now shoot 2.7K 60fps videos.
- Equipped with electronic image stabilization(EIS) chip and the built-in Sony IMX377 12MP high-performance image sensor, the RunCam 5 Orange offers...
- The upgraded CPU offers ultra-low power consumption. 4K recording time up to 105 minutes! 1080p/60fps up to 120minutes. Improves over 30% than Black.
