Camera Mount for OpenAstroTracker using Tripod Mount (SCAD)

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UPDATED (5/14/20) - Combined all three files into one file UPDATED (7/26/20) - Changed default tripod slot size to 6.4mm (rather than 5mm). Thanks to /u/BenJuan26 for the heads up. 1/4in to mm is about 6.4mm. **Adding electrical tape to the mount helps prevent camera rotation** This is a SCAD version of the Canon 7D Camera mount for OpenAstroTracker by jeffcapeshop, created to the best of my abilities. Like the original design, this is mainly intended for individuals with their center of gravity too close to the camera body, who can't use the normal amount. Instead, it utilizes the tripod mount on the camera to interface with the OpenAstroTracker (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4167783). This is my first time using SCAD, and I've commented as much as possible to reduce confusion when reading the file. Most of the dimensions for this model were taken from jeffcapeshop's Fusion 360 file. To compensate for this, there is a relatively easy way to customize most of the dimensions at the top of all of the files. **Apologies for bugs in the code** ### HOW TO USE: * Change all values with the comment "CHANGE SPECIFIC TO CAMERA" These are values specific to each camera and need to be added. This should be done for both the specific and shared variable section in the SideMount.SCAD file. * The top support is mainly for structural concerns to make the whole rig more stable. This may not be necessary as this hasn't been tested. Top support can be easily turned off or on. * Then change the variable "PartToCreate" to the desired part (mount, lmount, rmount, support) to generate the part. There are additional parameters in the file: * Variables tagged: "//Shouldn't need to change" are regarding the actual dimensions of the part and only need to be changed if it doesn't fit or work. Please let me know if there are any adjustments so that I can upload new files. * Variables tagged: "//If u wanna change" are mainly personal preference and nothing major should happen if you change these values. These are mainly used to create a more customized fit. * There is also an option to use slots on the base plate. This would replace the mounting holes on the plate. This is done to add flexibility to move the mount forward or backward depending on the center of gravity. This can be toggled by setting the "UseSlots" variable to true or false. Thanks to jeffcapeshop (u/catbo) and Fabian Uehleke (u/intercipere) for all of their hard work! If anyone has any improvements, feel free to comment! I hope that this will become a viable alternative for individuals who have their center of mass too close to the camera body or just want one mount for multiple lenses. Sorry for any formatting issues. I don't know how to fix them or why they happened.