Clamp for Ikea Lack Table leg

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Here's a design for a clamp that can attach a Pi Camera to an IKEA Lack Table Leg, specifically one with a standard GoPro mount. The idea is to create a sturdy and adjustable solution that can securely hold the camera in place. To begin, I decided on using aluminum extrusions as the primary material for this project due to their lightweight yet robust nature. A 1/4 inch thick and 2 inches wide aluminum sheet serves as the base of the clamp. This provides a solid foundation for mounting the GoPro adapter, which is then secured with M3 screws. Next, I created a small arm that pivots on a hinge to allow for easy camera positioning. The arm itself is also made from 1/4 inch thick aluminum and has a smooth surface finish for optimal durability. At the end of this arm, there's another GoPro adapter that can be adjusted using M3 screws. The clamp then attaches to the table leg via two small brackets that are also designed from 1/4 inch thick aluminum. These brackets have pre-drilled holes for easy screwing onto the table leg. To assemble everything together, I used a combination of M3 and M2 screws. The GoPro adapter on top gets secured with M3 screws while the arm's pivot point is held in place by an M2 screw. Once you've attached the clamp to the table leg, simply position your Pi Camera over it and secure it using the provided mounting plate and screws. This will give you a stable platform for capturing footage from the camera. By following these steps, you should end up with a sturdy and adjustable clamp that can securely hold a Pi Camera on an IKEA Lack Table Leg with a standard GoPro mount.