FlashForge Creator Pro Camera Mount

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CAUTION WORK IN PROGRESS IS NOW COMPLETE Work is as-is though.\nThis was a custom mount that I had designed as I wanted the camera to be somewhat hidden so it wouldn't interfere with my viewing live, yet still offer a good bird's eye view of the print. I originally intended the camera mount to resemble the one in the picture you see now, but I have modified it slightly and mounted it upside down making it more discrete and compact. I will soon post pictures as I am doing a test print to determine how well it displays and what kind of view it has. This is far better than most others out there and it seamlessly integrates into the case and isn't noticeable.\nI am currently working on designing a Pi 2 case that will shorten the length of the required cable. Right now I am using a 75cm/750mm 15 pin ribbon cable but you could easily get away with a 50cm/500mm. My plan is to create a setup to use the standard cable that comes with the waveshare/raspicam cameras, which will reduce the probability of noise in the picture due to the length of the cable. You could utilize the metal type rings (I forget their technical name) to help minimize the noise, but for now I have no issues and it's working great.\nAny other ideas or suggestions feel free to share, I will try to accommodate any request!\nThanks and I hope you all enjoy!\nPrint Settings\nPrinter Brand:\n MakerBot\n Printer: \n MakerBot Replicator 2X\n Resolution: \n .27 Or whatever pleases your fancy\n Infill: \n I used 15 due to size, it appears perfect.\n Notes:\n All other parts require no rafts or supports, however the piece that mounts to the frame of the FFCP will need supports, and they peel off very easily and function perfectly!\nOther than that, pretty straightforward.\nPost-Printing\nYou will need;\nDouble sided tape\nAllen bolt 3mx18mm or longer with nut\n15 pin ribbon cable at least 50cm/500mm\nThat's pretty much it besides a case for your Pi. I have mine double sided taped to the case of the pi, left side under the carrying hole. Run the cable through there and down to the pi. Soon that will all change and the pi will be mounted under the printer with the PSU. I am currently working on designing a small PCB to supply power and drop it from 24V to 5V, then outputting 3amp 5v power to supply not only the pi and camera, but also a 3.5" or 5" HDMI Touch LCD