Anet A8 Z-Axis RPi Camera Mount for panning timelapses

I had the idea for this mount some time ago while doing some tall prints, and they won't fit the scene in timelapses. This is best suited for tall prints, and less for large and short ones, but since it is so easy and fast to print, you can try and see if it fits your needs. You can always exchange between this and my Bed mount http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1867549

This is specifically made for the Raspberry Pi Camera, so you should use Octoprint for this, but I'll give you the .step file so you can remix it and adapt for other cameras.

You need:

• Raspberry Pi Camera (v1 or v2 - v2 has better quality);
• RPi camera extension cable http://www.gearbest.com/raspberry-pi/pp_451150.html?wid=21 I bought three different sizes for maximum versatility, but for this project you need the longer one;
• (optional, but recommended) 0.67 X Detachable Wide Angle Macro Camera Lens for Mobile Phones http://www.ebay.it/itm/122118851619?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=421705232711&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT it's only 1,30 eur and you have a perfect wide camera lens for this application!

Check out all my Anet A8 projects:

• Anet A8 Prusa i3 Simple filament guide (Horizontal) http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1764285
• Anet A8 RPi Camera Bed mount http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1867549
• Anet A8 Y Axis Cable Chain v2 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1915486
• Anet A8 hotbed thermal insulation http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1917197
• Anet A8 Power supply cover w\LCD power meter http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2087761
• Anet A8 Z-Axis RPi Camera mount for panning timelapses http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2265949
• Anet A8 LED Illumination MOD http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2285674
• The One - Anet A8 - Universal Spool Holder https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2456038
• Anet A8 Easy Magnetic Extruder Access Mod (8x2 magnets) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3512382

Panning timelapse example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9lyanyn9ho

Print Settings

Printer:

Anet A8 (Prusa i3)

Rafts:

No

Supports:

No

Resolution:

0.2 mm

Infill:

20%

Notes:

Really easy print, you can use the settings you want.

Post-Printing

Place the RPi camera inside the case and the case inside the tilt arm, To mount the z-axis arm simply push towards the rounded part and insert in the Z\X block from the bottom, then place the tilt arm on the top. Set the camera and you're done.

Panning timelapse while printing The Owl

How I Designed This

First prototype :D

Designed from scratch in Autodesk 123D Design

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Category: 3D Printer Accessories