Camera Mount Holder for Prusa i3 MK2

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This is how I attach my Raspberry Pi Camera v2.1 to the Y axis and heated bed carriage of my Prusa i3 MK2 printer, keeping an Octoprint eye on your print at all times. The lower bracket is positioned along the front beam of the heated bed holder of the i3 MK2 printer. This setup does not include the camera case itself; I used the Raspi Camera case from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:92208 and added an M3 screw for mounting, which can be seen in the images provided. To get the camera close to the bed, I suggest using a shorter M3 screw. In the current configuration, it's not easy to adjust the camera viewpoint. If this becomes an issue, I will try to find a better mounting solution and welcome any suggestions from users. Things to consider: Make sure to print in ABS or other heat-resistant materials since the camera is very close to the heated bed. The display no longer fits in the front of the printer when this mount is installed. Make sure to test the full range of movement after attaching your camera. Printer Settings: Printer: Prusa i3 MK2 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: .2 Infill: 30% Notes: I used ABS since it's very close to the heated bed, as noted above. The camera clip was printed with a brim since I had trouble getting it to stick to the bed. For the lower bracket, I enabled supports in Slic3r. As for infill, I don't think it makes a huge difference, but since the part is moving rapidly with the print bed, I wanted some stiffness. Depending on the weight of your camera, it might make sense to increase the infill even a little above 30%. Post-Printing: The M3 screws are currently quite a tight fit. The camera case screw features a self-locking nut to keep it in place during printing.