March 10, 2024
Description
This model is the first (as far as i know) 3D printet selfie stick for an instant camera. It has a mechanism that allows you to press the shutter button at the handle of the selfie stick. The selfie stick can also be adjusted in length, so it takes up less space when stored, and it has a large screw that locks the camera into place, so it doesnt fall out.
I unfortunately do not own a instaX mini 12 camera, and so i have not been able to test the model with the camera itself, however i have used dimensions of the camera's size when modelling. I have also tested that the mechanism can press the shutter button, by using a bike light, and turning it on and off with the selfie stick. This being said, please do write in the comments if you try to print the model, and give me feedback, so i can fix any issues you might find :)
You will need super glue, or some other strong adhesive, as well as a cord of some type, preferably fishing line in order to assemble the selfie stick.
tips for printing:
Part 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
print all the small parts (especially the mechanism parts) on a build plate of it own, so you can use more accurate settings for the small parts (I used 0,10 mm nozzle size). Also i suggest you use Brim for the small parts.
Part 1, 2, 3
only use support on build plate, and not support everywhere. If your printer has trouble with the inner tubes, try to print them without support at all.
The tubes need to be quite strong, so i recommend you use the Gyroid infill, and at least 25% infill (i used 50%, but haven't tested how low i can go)
Part 4
This is quite a large part, and it doesnt need to be very accurate, so a large nozzle size like 0,30mm is fine, however if you use a large nozzle size, you need to make the bottom few mm a lower layer height, like 0,10mm, since otherwise the screw hole won't work. I suggest you rotate the part so the large side with the screw hole is on the build plate, and then you add support to the squares on the top.
Assembling the selfie stick:
Please read the PDF for instructions on how to assemble (it isn't complicated, it's just easier in a PDF so i can have pictures)
License:
Creative Commons — Public Domain
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