Hardware, Robotics & DIY Cinema Gear

Hobbies & Maker Lab

Where cinematography meets embedded engineering. Here I document my personal builds in 3D-printed camera motion control, silent kinematics, IoT studio automation, and custom electronics—along with a complete verified sourcing guide for electronics in Egypt.

02 — ACTIVE BUILDS & ARTICLES

Completed & Operating Projects

Every rig, controller, and accessory has its own dedicated build log and engineering documentation.

MOTION CONTROL · COMPLETED

Digital Bird Dual-Action Slider

The complete 1000mm motorized rail build log: 12mm chrome optical rods, TMC2209 silent steppers, and payload analysis for Sony A7 IV.

Read Build Log & Watch Vlog →
FDM 3D PRINTING · PRODUCTION

Custom PETG Cinema Rigging

Designing seamless 0.8 Mod follow focus gear rings, V-Mount battery plates, and hot-shoe accessories with brass heat-set threaded inserts.

Read Project Log →
EMBEDDED AUTOMATION · VERIFIED

ESP32 Optical Intervalometer

Galvanically isolated camera shutter controller with web interface for multi-hour Holy Grail day-to-night architectural time-lapse shoots.

Read Project Log →
03 — COMING SOON · IN FABRICATION

Upcoming Lab Projects

Hardware currently on the breadboard, in CAD design, or on the 3D print bed.

⏳ COMING SOON · 360° CINEMATOGRAPHY

Wireless Motorized Product Turntable

High-torque planetary geared 360° turntable supporting up to 8 kg for luxury product cinematography, macro telephoto spins, and automated photogrammetry scanning.

Fabrication Progress 80% complete
View Blueprint & Fabrication Notes →
⏳ COMING SOON · IOT ECOLOGY

Automated Smart Plant Watering System

Closed-loop studio irrigation powered by ESP32, corrosion-free capacitive moisture sensors, anti-siphoning 12V peristaltic pumps, and Home Assistant telemetry.

Firmware & Fluidics Progress 70% complete
View Schematic & Sensor Architecture →
04 — LOCAL SOURCING DIRECTORY

Where to Buy Electronics & Hardware in Egypt

A curated reference of vetted local shops, suppliers, and fabrication labs across Cairo (Bab El-Louq, Shubra), Alexandria, and online for makers, roboticists, cinematographers, and engineers.

Download Slider BOM (.csv) Complete component list with vetted Egyptian prices and direct product links

General Electronics, Prototyping & MCUs

14 STORES
RAM ElectronicsBab El-Louq, Cairo

Egypt's premier institution for discrete components, test gear, oscilloscopes, UNI-T meters, passives, and semiconductors.

Future Electronics (Arduino Egypt)Abbasia, Cairo

The primary supplier for open-source hardware, Arduino, ESP32, linear rods, stepper motors, and robotics project kits.

Micro Ohm ElectronicsHadayek El-Zeitoun, Cairo

Specializes in 18650/21700 lithium battery packs, spot welding services, BMS protection boards, and dev kits.

Makers ElectronicsEl-Ibrahimeya, Alexandria

Alexandria's largest maker store: SMD components, test equipment, TMC2209 silent stepper drivers, and workshop storage.

3DUINO EgyptGiza / Cairo

Extensive stock of Arduino modules, sensors (gas, environmental, optical), timing pulleys, bearings, and 3D printer hardware.

EkostraOnline / Cairo

Fast nationwide shipping for ESP32, Raspberry Pi, sensors, modules, and soldering gear with reliable Cash-on-Delivery.

Circuits ElectronicsCairo

Discrete ICs, L298N/TB6612 motor drivers, logic level converters, optocouplers, and electronic circuit consumables.

MOKWNCairo

Genuine and high-grade clone ESP32 and Arduino boards, IoT dev boards (ESP32-CAM, LoRa), and student kits.

Free-ElectronicBab El-Louq, Cairo

Online branch of one of Bab El-Louq's most recognized brick-and-mortar storefronts with massive passives and chip inventory.

JustPieceCairo

Caters directly to robotics students with mobile chassis, geared motors, breadboards, and beginner prototyping kits.

LampatronicsDowntown (Greek Campus), Cairo

Maker hub near Tahrir offering prototyping modules, custom 3D printed cases, audio modules, and maker tools.

Mechatronics StoreTanta & New Damietta

Serving the Nile Delta region with electronic parts, microcontrollers, plus on-site CNC routing and 3D printing services.

Sigma StoreAlexandria & Cairo

Embedded development kits, wireless IoT boards, sensors, and rapid shipping to Alexandria and coastal cities.

ElectrolikCairo

Budget-friendly electronics starter packs, sensors, wireless RF modules, and educational lab supplies.

Motion Control, Steppers, Kinematics & CNC

3 SPECIALISTS
UGE ElectronicsBab El-Louq, Cairo

The primary supplier for kinematic systems: NEMA 17/23/34 stepper motors, Leadshine drivers, rotary encoders, and power stages.

Ampere ElectronicsCairo

Essential mechanical infrastructure: GT2 timing belts, aluminum pulleys, miniature ball bearings, linear rails, and specialized metric fasteners.

CNC EgyCairo

Heavy machine building parts: Mach3/GRBL controllers, ball screws (SFU1605), spindle motors, VFDs, and cable drag chains.

3D Printing & Mechanical Fabrication

4 SPECIALISTS
3D Smart ShopShubra, Cairo

Major distributor for Bambu Lab, Creality, eSUN engineering polymers (PETG, Carbon Fiber, Nylon, ABS), and SLA resins.

Lancer3DShubra, Cairo

CoreXY and Voron spare parts, V-slot aluminum extrusions, nozzles, hotends, filaments, and on-demand print services.

IN3D ShopCairo

Hardware upgrades (all-metal hotends, PEI build plates), high-durability nozzles, filaments, and rapid print bureau.

Hawk 3D VisionGiza / Cairo

Rapid prototyping services, high-resolution SLA/FDM printing, custom enclosures, and domestic PCB quoting.

PCB Fabrication & Assembly Services

4 SERVICES
Nori SolutionsOnline / Cairo

Instant online Gerber file quoting, rapid domestic 2-layer PCB fabrication, and surface-mount (PCBA) assembly.

MetanoiaCairo

Complete Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS): schematic capture, multi-layer board layout, prototyping, and firmware staging.

EISAC AutomationCairo

Industrial PCB reverse engineering, multi-layer industrial board manufacturing, PLC interfacing, and servo motor repair.

Fares PCBBab El-Louq, Cairo

Longtime Bab El-Louq firm facilitating rapid domestic PCB prototypes and volume manufacturing pipelines directly with China.

Industrial Automation & Heavy Power Controls

5 SPECIALISTS
ALEX AutomationAlexandria

Siemens, Delta, and Schneider industrial PLCs, HMI panels, VFDs, and high-performance servo motor systems.

EMTech (Omron Distributor)Cairo

Official Omron distributor: industrial machine vision cameras, photoelectric sensors, optical encoders, and safety switches.

HAK AutomationCairo

Industrial switchgear, DIN-rail high-efficiency power supplies, contactors, relays, and industrial terminal blocks.

Electech StoreCairo

Process automation instrumentation, solid-state relays (SSRs), digital temperature controllers, and panel meters.

Electra StoreCamp Shezar, Alexandria

Electronic components, soldering irons, 3-phase protectors, and circuit components tailored for engineering students.