Camera Mount Clamp and Arm for MakerBot/FlashForge/MonoPrice Printers

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I love the GorillaPod, but every time I tried to position my camera on my printer, it would fall apart just before I got the camera into the right position. There are tons of camera mounts and arms for other printers, but couldn't find one for Makerbot clones. I have the Monoprice variant, so the dimensions of this clamp may be better suited to it than others. I'm including 123dx files so you can modify as needed. This design relies on a few pieces of hardware: 6 x #6 screws (optimally, you'll find some that are the right length. I think 1" will do.) 6 x #6 nuts (this allows you to tighten the arms as they loosen over time.) 2 x small expansion springs (these aren't totally necessary honestly because everything press fits together.) The camera housing and hinge I've included are for a version of the raspberry pi camera that I got on Amazon. It does NOT match the specs for the official raspberry pi camera. Up next: I like where my camera sits now, but it could be cool to have an even wider shot. I'm going to create a hinge that allows for more arms. I'll likely need to have another expansion spring added from the top of the frame to the new arm hinge to help deal with any added weight. Print Settings: Printer: Monoprice Dual Extruder Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .20 Infill: 20% or more Notes: If your camera is heavier, you may want to increase the infill. Everything was designed so it prints flat on the surface with no overhangs. As such, no supports are needed. Post-Printing: 1 - Attach a short expansion spring to each of the two frame parts you printed. 2 - Using a #6 screw, screw the two halves of the frame together. There are three holes for screws, but you really only need the outer two. 3 - Slide the top and bottom claws into position, and hook up the expansion springs. You'll need some small pliers for this probably. 4 - Attach the two arms to the bottom claw using two #6 screws. 5 - Attach the camera mount using two #6 screws. 6 - Mount your camera and take pictures.