August 16, 2021
Description
Yet another camera mount, because the world needed more.
I have a Creality 3D printer tent style enclosure with a pipework frame. It made sense to have a camera mount that could clamp to the frame and provide an easily adjustable view.
The design is reasonably simple and I include the blend file so you can adjust to your particular setup if required.
arm1
This part latches onto the pipe frame of the tent along with the clamp. I went for 40% infill (for strength) and a brim to print this as without the brim the curve end had adhesion problems on my Ender 3. You will also need support for the ends.
arm2
Print this vertical with the cup of the ball joint on the build plate. Again, 40% infill and a brim is probably best.
clamp
Print on it's side, 40% infill. No support or adhesion stuff needed.
balljoint
Print with the flat part of the ball on the build plate. 40% infill, brim if you like but I didn't need one.
mount
Print flat, pins upward. No support, may need a brim due to the thin nature of the arms.
The pins on the example are 2mm diameter, slightly tapered, set in a 3.4cm square.
This matches the camera I have. If your camera is different you will need to adjust before printing.
Additionally you will need 1 screw+bolt to hold the clamp onto arm1. The one I had in the drawer was 2.5mm for the threaded shaft so the hole in the parts is 3mm to allow easy insertion. The blend file can be used to alter this if required.
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution