LIMNMEDIA - Tilt Elbow Cut & Head Mockup

At this point, things are starting to look like a complete head.

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Fabrication

The gussets for the tilt elbow are cut and prepared, continuing the structure that will support the tilt axis and motor.

From there, the pan and tilt components are brought together and held in place using standard spring clamps—just enough to position everything and see how it lines up.

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Mockup

With the parts clipped together, you can start to see:

• the relationship between the pan and tilt axes
• how the head will sit above the diving board
• the overall proportions of the assembly

It’s not assembled yet, but it’s close enough to get a real sense of how the system is coming together.

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Notes

This is one of those moments where the build starts to read clearly.

Up to now, everything has been individual components. With this mockup, the structure of the head becomes visible as a system:

• pan rotation at the base
• tilt axis above
• camera position starting to take shape

There’s still work to do:

• the tilt motor and drive need to be mounted
• the transmission for tilt needs to be completed

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What’s Next

Once the pan and tilt are fully assembled:

• the system can be tested with a camera
• range of motion can be evaluated
• initial calibration steps can begin

From there, it starts to move beyond just mechanics and into something more creative.

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LIMNMOCO Context

This is the transition from:

• structure → motion → camera control

The system is nearly at the point where it can be used, not just built.