Ender 3 - X-Axis Pi camera mount + Enclosure v1.2

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#X-AXIS PI CAMERA MOUNT + ENCLOSURE I discovered numerous pi cam mounts for the ender 3, but none of them suited my needs for the y-axis due to excessive motion and vibrations that resulted in poor video quality. I believe a better option is to use a mount on the x-axis! Additionally, I wanted a cam mount located on the right side because it provided an ideal position for the raspberry case beneath the lcd-screen. A crucial aspect for me was ensuring that the attachment could be done without touching any of the "Ender 3" construction parts, such as the belt-tensioner or guide-wheels. Therefore, I decided to create my own mount and this is the outcome! #Things you need: - PiCam v1.x or v2.x or other brand PiCam (Slotted case only)! - 50cm camera extension cable - 1x M3-Nut - 1x M3x10 Screw (to fix the mount, longer ones also work) - 1x m3x20 Screw (to mount PiCam enclosure) #2 versions of the PiCam mount: - v1: for stock hotend part cooler + no Auto Bedleveling - v2: for modified hotend part coolers + Auto Bedleveling #3 versions of the PiCam front/rear case: - v1: only for original PiCam v1.x - v2: only for original PiCam v2.x - slotted version: only for not original PiCams ======================================= #Focusing the Pi Cam: Pi Cam's are typically set to infinity focus at the factory and glued in place. Be patient and remove any obvious glue between the lens and square lens mount, then fit it securely in the housing. Use a focusing tool such as this one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1570865 to turn it clockwise. Make a quarter turn, test, repeat until satisfied. I recommend having the head at the middle of the bed and holding the camera at the edge for your tests. ================================================================= I greatly appreciate the raspberry case from "Giacomo Cavasin"! Many thanks to you for this excellent work! I like the design and it doesn't require screws to attach it to the "Ender 3"! If you want the same configuration as me, there are two versions of this case: - 2 Rails version: (I use this one. Raspi with LM2596 directly connected to "Ender 3" PSU) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3075921 or - 1 Rail version: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3016364 ===================================== Update v1.1 I added a slotted version of the front PiCam case because it seems like there is a problem with not original Pi-Cams. The cable from board to lens is not long enough to fit correctly. This should solve the problem! Many thanks @Icolederrick ===================================== Update v1.2 I added a second version for the pi cam mount, providing more clearance between the hotend and the camera (+12mm). Some part coolers like the "Petsfang" & "Bullseye" seem to crash into the camera housing during autobed leveling. Many thanks to "acwest" for pointing out that problem and his solution! ===================================== Have fun printing!