Document Camera Stand

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This stand is meant to work as a document camera for use as an assistive technology product or in an education setting. It combines with a smartphone and a tv box like an apple tv or chromecast to provide the functionality of a document camera without the expensive price tag. Print Settings Rafts: Doesn't Matter Resolution: 200 micron Infill: low (10-20%) Supports: Yes Notes: Supports are required to help with the joint holes on the top of the stand as well as the rubber band slots on the legs. UPDATE For those using a Makerbot Replicator, I have added a combined STL file that includes all the parts you need neatly arranged within the build platform of your printer! Post-Printing Rubber bands need to be added to the legs and the top in order to help stabilize the stand. The document camera requires rubber bands to hold the legs open and prevent slipping on the top, while also using rubber bands on the legs to help them flip open and remain sturdy. Once you have the stand printed and the rubber bands added, you are ready to set up the document camera. Attach a smartphone to the top of the stand and secure with a rubber band. Then use the settings on your phone to mirror the screen image to a set-top box like an Apple TV or Chromecast. The Camera app should be opened on your phone for it to work properly. The stand was designed to hold the phone sturdy without the legs showing in the image, allowing for a clear view of any content displayed. It is also tall enough to focus on a whole sheet of paper at least with my iPhone, giving users an immersive viewing experience. With the price of Chromecast around $35 and the Apple TV dropping to around $65 this stand can be a great addition to a smartphone allowing visual impaired children and adults to magnify content without breaking the bank on a large document camera. I designed this stand in parts with portability and collapsibility in mind. The legs needed to hinge, which is where Pin Connectors V2 come into play. I also utilized rubber bands for opening the legs as well as creating a non-slick surface on the top of the stand, allowing for a sturdy grip. When the legs are folded they rest against the center shaft preventing them from flipping out.