Pan & Tilt Camera Mount

Description

This is a pan and tilt tripod mount for any camera with a 1/4" screw thread. There are two tripod adapters for either a 1/4" or 3/8".

The pictured model was printed with an MMU to colorize the graduation lines and numbers on the tripod scale.

Printing

Filament
- PETG or PETG CF
- Prusament PETG Matte Black and Prusament PETG Orange used is this model
Perimeters
- 6 for Yoke and Camera Mount
- 4 for all other parts
Layer Height
- .2mm
Infill
- 15% Gyroid or Crosshatch
Nozzle
- .4mm
Washer Notes - The washers are used as a smooth bearing surface for the tilt movement. Best practice is to print the washers on a smooth surface.

Post Processing

Remove any built in supports in the knobs and Tripod Mount Center.
The ¼" holes are undersized. Resize with a ¼" drill bit for a close fit with the bolts.

Assembly

Heat set the brass inserts flush with the surface of all parts
Washers - Use a small drop of CA glue to attach the rough side of each washer to the yoke and camera mounts.
Tripod Mount
- Insert a 1/4 -20 x ¾" hex bolt into the Tripod Mount Center.
- With 2-3 small drops of CA glue, attach the Tripod Mount Center to the Tripod Mount. Ensure no glue gets on the brass insert threads.
Knobs
- Scale Locking Knob
  - The 4-40 pan head screw should tightly thread into the knob without the need of CA glue. If necessary, a tiny drop of CA glue may be used. Ensure the CA glue does not get on the threads.
  - Tap the insert, chamfered end down, into the knob flush with the surface.
- Tilt Knobs
  - Insert a ¼-20 x 1" hex bolt
  - Tap the insert, “X” side down, into the knobs flush with the surface.
- Camera Knob
  - Insert a ¼-20 x ¾" hex bolt
  - Tap the insert, chamfered end down, into the knob flush with the surface.

Hardware Required

License:

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