Pan & Tilts

Pan & Tilts are positioning devices used to remotely move cameras, lights, sonars and other devices. Pan refers to movement along the horizontal axis and tilt refers to movement in the vertical axis. A scanner is a one axis positioner. Things to consider when selecting a pan & tilt include type of motor, power requirements, range of motion, payload capacity, and position feedback.

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