3030 Frame Camera Mount

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Human: NOTE: achieving precision clearances of moving parts is challenging at 0.2mm, so I may try 0.3mm and update accordingly. ** Update 2018-09-26 ** A second longer 90mm frame was added to prevent a larger camera from overhanging the build area. Additionally, a "USB" extension style pillar mount was integrated to enable a simple USB light to be plugged in and mounted near the camera (on mine I will use the 50mm mount for the light and the 90mm for the camera). The USB mount likely requires supports, at least it did on mine. This design is completely tool-less, requiring no additional hardware. It can be printed as is. Supports were used to ensure clean edges at the bottom of the post and a small threaded hole, but printing without them may be possible. High-quality prints are necessary due to small parts and tight tolerances. 1. The two 3030 mounts turn only 90 degrees in the 3030 frame and in the mount platform; note the rounded off corners before twisting to free the mounts. They need to rotate to lock the frame into the extrusion. 2. The post features a 1/4-20UNC thread on top, designed to rotate freely in the matching hole in the platform for camera angle alignment. 3. A small locking screw is used to secure the post in position. When first tightening the screw, it's essential to align the threads carefully, as stripping these thin plastic threads is easy. This design turned out wonderfully, functioning exactly as intended – a very stable platform for a heavier camera. The next project will focus on designing the lighting mount. Designed in Fusion360. Sliced via Simplify3D. Printed on Prusa i3 Mk3.