Action Camera Ball Joint / Flex Mount

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Update Notes at bottom (12/10/16)\nFlexible Ball & Socket Mount Set works great with standard GoPro style Mounts, compatible with Xiaomi, GoPro, SJcam, and any other mount using the same system.\nThe fast printing speed at .20mm 15% infill with 2 shells ensures a sturdy build, but for an even better hold, try using 4 shells to create the base mount.\nAssemble as many parts together to create long flexible extensions by duplicating/adding Male/Female Ball Joint Sockets in one print (Separate .STL File included). \nOne convenient file includes:\n1x Standard Female Ball Joint Socket Short Base Buckle (GoPro Mount Platform)\n1x Male to Female Ball Joint Socket\n1x 3 Fork Joint (Female Ball Joint Socket) to Female Ball Joint Socket\nWhat you need/uses/is compatible with:\n1x Standard M5 Acorn Nut, easily found at hardware stores or on Amazon Prime at an affordable price http://amzn.to/2kC1xgA\nAnd 1X M5x.8x screw, similar to what comes with GoPro Cameras (available in bundles with nuts here: https://amzn.to/2haU1Jw )\nHave fun! \nUpdate 12/10/16 I corrected all file mesh separation errors and made some mostly cosmetic changes for a quieter performance. Acorn nut bore now fits tighter so it won't come loose during use. To assemble the camera, screw the bolt through the acorn nut before attaching any mounts to prevent breaking them.\nPrinting Settings\nUsed on: \n MakerBot Replicator 2 printer brand, \n \n Printer used:\n \n Resolution setting: .20 Print rafts yes \n \nInfill print:15%\nSettings notes :4 shells recommended\nPost-printing Process\nMay require a little touch-up to remove burrs or imperfections.\nAfter printing, ensure the base mount bottom is free of any raft material with some light sanding or filing using emery cloth to smooth it out.\nI also clean burs from contact points.\nThe files were super useful in smoothing holes and corners where a flat file proves quite handy!\nClean up burrs on ball joints before snapping everything together, and you're ready to start capturing your best shots!