Adjustable mini-tripod

thingiverse

If your camera fits neatly in one pocket, its tripod counterpart should effortlessly slip into the other. Occasionally, I find myself needing to capture an image of a small item - perhaps something freshly printed - yet the fading light makes taking a good picture at night without additional support impossible. To resolve this issue, I crafted a miniature tripod that can be easily set up on a table, allowing me to aim the camera downward for optimal lighting conditions. Furthermore, while exploring beautiful locations like parks, I want to capture images from a low vantage point with my camera angled upward. Thus, I designed this adjustable tripod to accommodate such diverse situations. This adaptable tripod allows the camera to be aimed between 40 degrees up and 40 degrees down. Due to its compact design, all components can be conveniently carried in your pocket. The basket features a small ring that can be secured with the pin using a knot. The screw used in this design is based on the widely utilized Camera Tripod Screw (1/4" - 20 UNC), which can be found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:213425 Instructions Print three legs and one each of all other components. They may initially fit together a bit stiffly, but this will improve with regular use. There is an optional version of the basket featuring integrated supports, which can be a tad difficult to remove. Needle-nosed pliers should help in this regard. To assemble the tripod, begin by examining the side of the ball, noting that there are two holes corresponding to each angle setting. Align these holes with those on the basket and secure them using the pin through the basket into the ball, effectively locking it at the desired angle. Verify that the ball is seated snugly within the basket. Next, attach the legs to create a stable base. Mount the camera onto the screw designed specifically for camera tripods (1/4" - 20 UNC) from thingiverse's camera tripod (thing:213425). Finally, carefully position the assembled screw assembly within the ball, ensuring the camera can be directed upwards or downwards as needed.