This is used to protect the 2 lenses on the Ricoh Theta SC.
It can be deployed quickly and the 2 covers are used as a grip to hold the Theta SC.
When opened, the ends of the covers can be clamped in an Arca-swiss compatible ballhead.
A video clip of the case.
https://youtu.be/JFEMPIlKMq4
Hardware required:
- Brass Chicago Screw: Dia 4.5mm x L25 Qty x2 sets
- Rare Earth Neodymium Magnet Dia 5 x 5mm Qty x4 pcs
- Bolt 1/4"-20 x1/2" Qty x1 pc
- Countersunk Screws M3 x 12mm Qty x4 (not shown in exploded view.)
- Recycled bicycle inner tube (need a small piece to fit between "theta_BF_Top" and Ricoh Theta SC base.
Things to print:
- theta_BF_BaseV2.3 x01
- theta_BF_Top x01
- theta_BF_Dial x01
- theta_BF_CoverV1.7 x02
Things to note:
- Countersunk Screws M3 x 12mm are used to secure the "theta_BF_Top" to "theta_BF_BaseV2.3"
- Apply Loctite to the Chicago Screw threads.
- For "theta_BF_BaseV2.3" and the "theta_BF_CoverV1.7" need to use needle file to clean up the holes for the Chicago Screws.
- Use UHU Hart glue to glue the Rare Earth Magnets (http://www.uhu.com/en/products/model-building-adhesives/detail/uhu-hart-1.html?step=84&cHash=3256736a01e02c7f72c8319c9e3d707b)
- Ensure the Rare Earth Magnets are inserted in the right directions.