Backup camera mount for Scion xD (below license plate)

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I recently installed a new head unit and reverse/backup camera on my 2008 Scion xD, but I ran into a problem mounting it: if I used the license plate screws, they blocked the tailgate latch access and obscured part of the license plate that showed the state. I realized that the only option was to mount it below the plate, so I created this bracket. It's designed for a Scion xD and the Esky camera from Amazon, but it should work for other cars and cameras with similar mounting arrangements. *Credit:* This design uses ubenc's thread library at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:8796 Printing: Print the right and left brackets and 4 nuts. Note that the left bracket isn't just a mirrored version of the right one, as that would also mirror the thread direction. The nuts should fit together with some resistance, but shouldn't be too hard to screw on. If they're too tight or loose, try scaling them up or down in the X and Y directions (but not in the Z direction!). Installation: Attach the camera to the brackets, then place the license plate over the camera (and camera cable). Mount everything to the car, but don't overtighten the nuts! If you do so, you'll break off the threaded studs.