2013Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Design and construction of a modular Steadicam transport cart system using specialized materials
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A cart system can be built from four separate cases containing the sled, vest and arm, battery and AKS, and docking stand respectively.
- Aluminum honeycomb carbon sandwich construction (marketed as Flyweight material) provides half the weight of wood while offering three times the rigidity.
- Cases fabricated from wood would be excessively heavy for this application, making alternative materials necessary.
- A three-inch lip on cases requires careful planning when integrating drawers and other storage features.
- Complete cart assembly includes custom ultralight wheels with foam tires, Backstage-style handles, and caster receivers with multiple rail positions similar to Yeager cart design.
- An aluminum frame cart alone can weigh approximately 150 pounds when designed solely to hold cases and serve as a docking station for the rig.
Depends on
- This is a prototype design with no planned production run.
- The design represents personal experimentation and refinement rather than a tested commercial product.
- Case dimensions and specifications were not provided.
- The effectiveness of the foam tire wheels in various field conditions was not discussed.
- Cost and availability of Flyweight materials and specialized components were not detailed.