Choosing a motor for a camera slider with belt drive

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MOTOR Help!

Hello Everyone,


Please help regarding my DIY project.

I want to make a Camera Glider/Slider which has to slide my 2-3 KG camera Horizontally, Inclined-ly as well as Vertically (Straight Upto 2 Meter High) using a Motor and a Belt.

Here is the picture my project

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here my typical Project Glider in ACTION




Now All i want to know is kind of MOTOR suitable for my Work. It should have speed control...good torque...etc etc. So please help me, guide me, advice me regarding motor type that would work for me.

Thanks a lot there.

I really appreciate your response.
 
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A BLDC motor is your best choice. They come with digital controllers that you canprogrs, with your computer. They come in many sizes. They can operate with variable speeds down to zero. Locate the one to but with a Google search