Action Camera Flex Bubble Tripod

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Updated 12/10/16 See Notes Below Flexible bubble ball joint tripod for action cameras using common GoPro style mounting platform works with all GoPro hero model cameras & session, SJCam, Xiaomi Yi, and other clone cameras. M5 acorn nut that can be purchased at any hardware store or buy a few on Amazon Prime here for cheap http://amzn.to/2haU1Jw This uses standard M5 GoPro style mount thumb screws like these that include the nut noted above: https://amzn.to/2kC1xgA I separated each part into individual files, so you can group the build as needed for your printer bed and set leg section count. Print: 1x tripod top (Updated 12/8/16) 1x tripod 3x leg sections minimum print more leg sections for longer legs print in other colors to mix it up Snap together you get a cool Ball-Joint Bubble Tripod that works with the GoPro style mounting platform 12/17/16 I added a second file for the Feet "Tripod Foot Updated EASY.stl" this can be a hard print for some printers so I made the easy foot model with a flat bottom it's less likely to become separated from the build surface while printing even with a raft it was easy to become detached from the raft while printing This will keep that from happening and you can print without a raft or brim I am leaving both files so you have your choice of foot Update 12/10/16 Updated all files corrected mesh separation issues I also made other mostly cosmetic changes to the tripod top This design is a little more sound Acorn nut bore is tight so that the nut stays in place without the bolt Install the nut in the bore using the screw first install any two fork end mount as if mounting the camera so you don't break the ears and use the screw to pull the nut into the bore Print Settings Printer Brand MakerBot Printer MakerBot Replicator 2 Rafts Yes Supports No Resolution .2 Infill 15% Notes Done in PLA 200c With PLA Hatchbox is good available here: http://amzn.to/2qqiDiP Four Shells works better than two No supports Raft/skirt is almost a must to print these otherwise parts will fall over More shells and infill will help tighten up the joints some so it will retain shape better Acorn nut bore is tight so that the nut stays in place without the bolt Install the nut in the bore by using the screw to pull it into place first install any two fork end mount as if mounting the camera so you don't break the ears and tighten the screw to pull the nut into the bore Works best with a Session or on Hero3/3+4 sized camera With out a backpack mounted in a frame instead of full housing