Generic Pan Tilt: Open Source Motion Control Platform for Entertainment and Research
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Author(s)
Naseck, Perry
Mayton, Brian
Blanchard, Lancelot
Paradiso, Joseph
Date Issued
September 27, 2025
Publisher
ACM|The 38th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology
Citation
Perry Naseck, Brian D. Mayton, Lancelot Blanchard, and Joseph A. Paradiso. 2025. Generic Pan Tilt: Open Source Motion Control Platform for Entertainment and Research. In Adjunct Proceedings of the 38th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST Adjunct '25). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 37, 1–3.
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Abstract
We introduce the Generic Pan Tilt, an open-source, two-axis motion control platform designed for use in entertainment, art, and research. Combining affordable off-the-shelf hardware, 3D-printed parts, and custom electronics, the system enables rapid development and flexible integration of kinetic movement into small-scale performances and installations. The Generic Pan Tilt adheres to industry standards for connectivity and control, supporting DMX512-A and modular payloads. Demonstrated in a live AI-augmented musical performance, the platform allows for a new music and performance interfaces that feature expressive motion.
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UIST Adjunct ’25, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Media Laboratory
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https://doi.org/10.1145/3746058.3758998
