Make Your Own Camera Arms with CubeMars' Robotic Actuator(Open Source)

In the world of product videos, 3D model showcases, and creative short-form content, cinematic quality can make or break your audience engagement. While lens choices and lighting setups are essential, there's one often-overlooked element that truly elevates a shot: dynamic camera movement.

Recently, a talented maker（Cameron Coward) introduced a open-source project called CamRo—a dual-axis stabilized robotic camera arm that is fully programmable and remote-controlled. At the heart of this motion system are CubeMars AK80-64 and AK60-6 V1.1 integrated robotic actuators, delivering the stability and torque required for smooth, professional-grade motion control.

What Is CamRo? A Dual-Axis Programmable Camera Rig

CamRo is an open-source camera motion system that combines a robotic arm with a motorized turntable to achieve high-end, studio-like orbit shots:

• ● The camera arm orbits around the subject, following a smooth, programmable path.

• ● The rotating platform keeps the object in sync with the camera movement.

• ● Combined, they deliver a seamless 360-degree shooting experience ideal for product showcases, promotional videos, or even cinematic B-roll.

Built using a mix of 3D printing, CNC machining, and steel fabrication, the CamRo rig is a lightweight yet mechanically demanding system—making it a perfect showcase of CubeMars’ advanced motor capabilities.

Why choose CubeMars Motors?

AK80-64 robotic actuator for Robotic Arm Movement

The robotic arm section demands high torque and precise low-speed control, especially when carrying heavier DSLR or mirrorless cameras. The AK80-64 offers:

• ● Excellent position control at low RPM

• ● Smooth acceleration/deceleration for cinematic transitions

This enables creators to achieve fluid pans, steady arcs, and dynamic tracking shots with minimal post-stabilization.

AK60-6 V1.1 robotic actuator for Turntable Rotation

The turntable must rotate slowly, evenly, and without jitter—a perfect job for the compact yet powerful AK60-6 V1.1, which excels at:

• ● High stability under low-speed continuous rotation

• ● Tight motion control in compact applications

• ● Quiet and efficient performance—ideal for on-set audio environments

Both motors support CAN bus communication and are controlled via an Arduino board, enabling real-time adjustments. With just a turn of a dial, creators can choreograph complex multi-axis camera motions effortlessly.

Open-Source for Creators, Engineers, and Innovators

What makes CamRo stand out is not just its performance—but its accessibility. Creator Cameron Coward has made the entire build available on Hackster.io and YouTube, encouraging makers, content creators, and engineering enthusiasts to replicate or expand the system.

His goal? To create a "replicable, affordable, and high-quality" motion rig for creative production—powered by reliable hardware and open design.

CamRo: A Robotic Camera Operator - Hackster.io

Precision Motors that Power Inspiration

The CamRo project exemplifies how compact, high-torque motors can unlock professional-grade camera motion—even outside traditional industrial settings. Whether you're building a DIY orbit rig or developing an advanced stabilization platform, CubeMars motors offer the stability, programmability, and performance needed to turn motion into emotion.