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4. MOUNT THE TILT SERVO AND
RADIO GEAR TO THE BOTTOM FRAME
4a. Mount the tilt servo to the bottom
frame, as shown here, using four
2"-long #6 machine screws. Install
the nylon bolt, spacer, and nut on the
bottom frame exactly opposite the tilt
servo’s axis of rotation. Take time to
carefully align this axis so the servo
can easily and smoothly control the
tilt angle. Attach the tilt servo’s control
arm to the top frame with very small
wood screws or wire brads.
4b. Attach the paintbrush extension to the bottom frame using a
¼"-diameter, 2"-long carriage bolt.
Then attach the radio control receiver
and the receiver/servo battery pack to
the bottom frame using cable ties. Pull
the cable ties tight so the components
can’t come loose.
NOTE: For information on how
to build the optional control
panel if you’re using the
wireless video camera, go to
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5. MOUNT THE FRAME TO THE POLE
The last task is to screw the brush
extension into the pole. The qualities
that make a good photography
pole are light weight, stiffness, and
strength.
I used a 23' telescoping extension pole
with the delightfully descriptive name
of Mr. Longarm. Available in the paint
department of hardware stores, it’s
not expensive and works adequately,
although it does flex quite a bit. Fully
extended in a stiff wind, you’ll really
feel Mr. Longarm’s sway. More intrepid
makers may want to experiment with
chromoly steel or carbon fiber poles.
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