Ball joint phone mount with tripod mount

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This set of printable parts can be used to make an adjustable mount for a phone that clamps onto a small PVC pipe. The PVC pipe can then be attached to a tripod. I am creating a highly adjustable stand that can be used to record pictures, videos, and timelapses of art and DIY projects. The phone clip is sized to fit my iPhone 5c perfectly. The device cross-section measures 9mm x 60mm. This document was published as a public OnShape file titled Tripod Pipe Clamp. It's a fun fact that the ball joint parts are compatible with RAM brand mounting hardware (check out the photo with black clamp arms). I have added an update to make clips for different-sized phones by clicking "Open in Customizer" and entering the dimensions. Thingiverse will generate the STL for you within a few minutes. Not quite as fancy as the Onshape version, but a little quicker/easier to customize. As of 2 Jan 2016, I added a Tripod_Ball.stl part that allows you to attach the phone mount directly to a tripod without a pipe or the pipe clamp parts. Here are my recommended print settings: * Rafts: Don't Matter * Supports: No * Resolution: 0.3 mm layers * Infill: 10% Archimedean chords I used Slic3r with 3 perimeters, 3 top/bottom layers, and 10% Archimedian chord infill to print all the parts without support. For assembly, I used the following hardware: * A 5mm ID nut is required for the tripod clamp to grip the tripod bolt. * The tripod clamp requires two M3 bolts and nuts. * The ball clamp needs one M3 bolt and nut. * The ball clamp arms are held together with a 5mm threaded rod and pair of wing nuts. I used a length of scrap 1/2" ID PVC pipe, which has an exterior diameter of about 21.5mm. You can use whatever hardware you have lying around or alter the dimensions by copying the OnShape document.