C920 Webcam Mount

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I designed an adjustable webcam mount for my Logitech C920, enabling me to monitor my 3D printer remotely from different angles and zoom levels. Since various prints demand distinct fields of view for optimal observation, I required adaptable settings for zooming in and out, rotating left or right, adjusting height up and down, and tilting the camera. To prevent vibrations from affecting the view, I decided not to attach the webcam mount directly to the printer. To create a solution that met my needs, I developed a design that allows me to mount the webcam on the closet door where the printer operates. By loosening the 3 screws, I can adjust the height, rotation, and zoom field of view with ease. The camera itself features an adjustable arm for up-and-down movement and a tilting head for forward and backward adjustments. Given the frequent loosening and tightening of the screws, I chose to use heat inserts from McMaster Carr to secure the design. Heat inserts are small brass components that can be heated with a standard soldering iron and sunk into a tapered hole. For reference, I've included a pdf attachment outlining the specifications for a random size heat insert. Although I only needed one heat insert at the bottom of the camera cradle, I opted to include one on each side in case I wanted to mount the entire setup sideways in the future. This design has also proven versatile enough to work upside down as a loose pyramid shape on my desk, meeting my changing needs. Materials Required: * One 8-32 x .185" brass heat insert * One 8-32 x 3/8" screw * Two attachment screws that fit into the 3/16 slots for secure fastening to doors, walls, or desks Dimensions: * Width: 3.75" * Height: 4.50" * Length: 4.25" * Thickness: .1875"