I'm trying to locate a scissors platform that extends up to at least 2 feet in height, but collapse to under 4 inches. Something like a lab jack (see
Any reason you can't put a motor on a lab jack?
Because I'm not trying to create a robotic device. I'm trying to jury-rig a method of manually raising and lowering a camera inside an automobile, mounting the device to the center console.
April
so all you need is the lab jack?
Have you considered a Manfrotto articulated camera mount 196B-2 or 2929 or
2930 with a clamp mount 2915? Very versatile combination. Should be able to find _something_ to clamp it onto. If not, Manfrotto also has various purpose-made automotive mounts.
You can combine two of those to get the desired height, or you can simply build one yourself with a handfull of screws and some cheap tubing.
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