Bird Photo Booth Mount for 2" square post

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I recently bought a Bird Photo Booth from Bryson Lovett and needed a way to attach it to a 46mm square post, after removing the table part of an old bird feeder. The instructions suggest using a tripod, but I wanted a more permanent solution for my garden. My mount fits onto the base of the Photo Booth using a 1/4" BSW screw and then attaches to the post with an M8 threaded rod and thumbwheel at both ends. The design is based on a 3D print from Thingiverse. I've shared my first attempt on YouTube, but have since made adjustments for better views. All parts can be printed with 0.2mm layer height and no support. The post mount has a diaphragm that needs drilling out after printing. A 1/4" BSW nut and cap head bolt provide the thread for the Bird Photo Booth, and an M8 bolt secures the assembly to the post. For my second attempt, I used a more involved but better method inspired by Nophead's blog, involving encapsulating an M8 nut in the print. My original design still works well, though. Check out my YouTube video and follow the links for more details on the parts and inspiration behind the design!