Here is my motorized head crane setup that you can have for about $550. not including the laptop.

here are some test runs on youtube:
http://youtu.be/wKCzWQPkaek

All Packed up.

The Pieces.

ProAm DVC200 Camera Jib Crane with 4 ft Extension (12 ft Total Length)

Bescor MP101 Video Motorized Pan Head

plus cords:
Bescor Motorized Pan Head 20' Extension Cord
Bescor AC Cord f/Motorized Pan Head
AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
Black Split Loom Tubing - 3/4" I.D. / 10' Length : SLT34-10

I still need to get the dumbell weights so i am using this flag bag temporarily

To attach the cords to the crane:
Velcro Reusable Self-Gripping Cable Ties, 0.5 Inches x 8 Inches Long, Black, 100 Ties per Pack (91140)

All hooked up.

Mini USB on the Canon T2i.

The view from the laptop.