From Make comes a nifty $150 DIY motion control rig for timelapsing.
This device uses an Arduino and a stepper motor to precisely control panning motion of a camera during a time lapse. I can carry cameras up to lightweight dSLRs, and the lcd screen keeps the device completely self contained.
Here is where to get the full project instructions from Make: https://makezine.com/projects/built-a-…