3D Photo Dolly Rig

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Makes taking anaglyphs super easy thanks to a clever design that uses a stepper motor to control the caddy. This provides lots of precision when you need it most. Specifically made for Manfrotto quick release plate tripods and Nikon D800 cameras, but will also work great with smaller or similar cameras. Even bigger cameras might be compatible, although results may vary. When controlling your camera and stepper motor is up to you - literally! Just keep in mind that if your camera happens to fall off, that's on you too. By the way, note that the mount arms allow for around a 12cm maximum parallax when using the handle, which should be more than enough to handle most situations. However, if you're shooting outside and viewing the final image from a bit further back, this might still work out well. Don't worry if things get a little tricky - manually limiting travel is always an option. And as for that update... we've just added the Manfrotto 200PL extender.stl to make it easy to raise your pointy shooty or smaller camera up by about 20mm and clear those lenses with ease! Now, when it comes to printing, I'd recommend using all the density you can muster - at least 60% if your budget allows. And hey, why not go for 100% for the mount plate? It attaches to the tripod and bears all the weight, after all. With a camera as valuable as that balanced on this rig, safety first! By the way, I've designed this baby to print at a 0.2mm layer height with a trusty 0.4mm nozzle. And just to make things even easier - all parts friction fit, although using some heavy-duty glue won't hurt either (you never know!). Printing support-wise, most parts should work fine without it, but if you need it, rest assured that it's built right in and will snap off when done. If you want to avoid any fuss, just print the drive bar in the stepper section with a raft - trust me on this one! Finally, before we dive into the juicy details... I've got two manual control rig options and two stepper control rig options lined up for you: **Manual Control Rig** * You'll need: + 1 x mount plate + 4 x mount arm manual prints + 1 x caddy plate (with a handle) + 4 x caddy arm prints + optionally, 4 x caddy arm pin prints if you're planning on gluing the bearings in place * And some parts with the following specs: 10mm ID, 30mm OD, and 9mm width. **Stepper Control Rig** * You'll need: + 1 x mount plate (remove the support for the motor; lugs on the side are there to secure it) + 4 x mount arm stepper prints + 1 x caddy plate (works just as well without a handle, but you know what? It does work) + 1 x drive bar print + 4 x caddy arm prints + optionally, 4 x caddy arm pin prints if you're gluing those bearings in place * And the following parts: + 4 x bearings (10mm ID, 30mm OD, and 9mm width) + 2 x Makerbeam lengths of 300mm (Technobots)