Ender 3 Pro Front Cellphone Webcam Mount

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<p>I discovered the free and pretty good <a href="https://f-droid.org/packages/com.dngames.mobilewebcam/">MobileWebCam</a> android app that runs on all android devices going back to 1.5 and thought, why not build a mount and use this with an otherwise worthless old cellphone to keep an eye on my prints with <a href="https://octoprint.org/">OctoPrint</a>.</p> <p>None of the mounts that I found here attach to the frame, and I do not want to mount anything to the bed on this because keeping it level is enough of a headache as it is with the stock springs. So I hit Tinkercad and made my own. It's working great, and is quite stable despite the minimal materials and tension from the too-close screws involved.</p> <p>3 different models are offered, depending on where the power slot is on the bottom of your phone from the viewpoint of you holding the phone upright in your hand. This slot may require you to trim a little plastic/rubber from your USB power adapter in some cases to fit firmly.</p> <p>*<strong>Update</strong>*</p> <p>While this worked well enough, I was concerned about the Y-axis tension being reduced, so I added a design that should slide right into the rail from beneath and have adequate holding power. Prototype works fine, so I recommend that instead. Same requirement of supports etc. Updated again 8/21 with residual holes removed and reinforcement triangles extended all the way back.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>Creality</p> <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong> <div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>Yes</p> <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>Yes</p></div> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>.2</p> <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>100%</p></div> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> Generic PLA+ Black</p> <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>Since this is a small part that has to hold a lot, I recommend 100% infill and run your extruder on the hotter side to ensure good layer bonding.</p> The angling of the holder will require minimal support from beneath. <p>Adhesion for the back narrow part where the screws go will be low, so use a good sized brim or whatever tricks you usually employ for a tricky part. If it warps slightly you may still be able to use it anyway, possibly drilling.</p> <h3>Post-Printing</h3> <p><strong>Installation</strong></p> <p>Simply use the allen wrench included with your E3P to loosen the two left screws on the metal part at the front / center fully, run the screws through your newly printed camera holder, and tighten them back up firmly but not so much that you risk damaging the plastic. See the photo. You should be able to adjust the angle somewhat.</p> </div></p></p></p> Category: 3D Printer Accessories