Ready Rig Roller

I like the Ready Rig strap mechanism because it keeps the rig closer to the rods in a lower profile and allows max booming range. I designed rollers so I can attach to different rigs without a wide cage. I always need to be slim to join other cameras on field narrative or live event. I love easy rigs and the other mantis style rigs but sometimes you kind of stick out on the field.

In my example image, I suited my Rollers onto Kondor Blue Nato to Ari Locating slider. They each connected to a large Nato Rail, this allowed to find a static for and af balance of the rig. Attached to the Nato was another Nato Slider to Rosette Adapter. The Kondor Blue Quick Rosette allowed me to change the angle of height  of the Nato rail so I could reach a dynamic balance. the end of those Rosettes attached to the RS4Pro Base. Steadicam/jib shots a 1/4 of the weight and price!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Any mount with Ari Locking pins, replaced internal 1/4-20 hex bolt with M6 Hex Bolt

Updated Model V5***  Inside Flange connects to arri locator mount. Nut side down of the Binding Screw Post https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHZ4R59X?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title slide on a set of the 14x8mm Thrust Ball Bearings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6X7HGWY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title. Slide on the Outside Roller Flange deep side down to hide washers. Add another set of the 14x8mm Thrust Ball Bearings. Slide on the 25x8mm Roller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX96FK5V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title . Add another set of the 14x8mm Thrust Ball Bearings. Connect both assemblies together (option: add blue thread locker to Inside threads.) Tighten both sides together until tight and free moving.

Older Model V2*** Does not utilize additional thrust bearings, friction seat and spacer onto Rollers bearings to Roller Flanges. M6 screws into stainless steel stand off https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX78C57T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title  Inside Flange connects to arri locator mount. Slide on the 30x8mm Roller,  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY3LTLDH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title  . Use Blue Thread lockers on outside threads and secure with 6mm nut.

I added Thrust Washers to the moving parts so that it can stay tight and wont be able to be loosened by rotating the flanges. Inside Flange rigid with mount, Roller free moving, Outside Flange Free moving.

Field Tested and results:

3 day event walking and adjusting height on the fly felt like an steadicam and jib. They loved what I captured, reducing cost as well of traditional rigs. These dynamic shots while tracking players and golf shots helped tell  a more interesting story to highlight the talented golfers. Would be fun to test on narrative scenes as well!

Files to Update:

I will upload my design for my RS side mounting to adjustable dynamic balancing pivot points as well. Rig doesn’t need to be perfectly balanced but it is nice to grab a drink of water sometimes.

I will add other ways to Attach roller to various mounting options as well.