I promised to update the page with the latest version:

The electronics are now on their own PC board that fits nicely on the Arduino

And the lift itself is now made from aluminium, has an attachment to hold a camera and 4 LEDs as a light source.

Below the PhotoLift 'ready to shoot' with a camera attached with a 24mm lens and bellows.

Have a look at the slideshow to see what can be done with it....