Logitech C170 Anet A2 Camera Mount

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I had my camera mounted on a sturdy freestanding stand, but every time my kids entered the room, they inevitably knocked it out of position. To solve this problem, I sought a more permanent solution - a camera that could be fixed firmly in place. I initially liked the design attached to the y-axis plate, but due to clutter around my printer's perimeter, I decided to mount it on the y-axis tensioner instead. I started with DigChaos's c270 mount and adapted it to fit snugly onto my Anet A2 Y axis tensioner (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2157807). This allowed me to position the camera securely. In January 2018, I updated the design by adding a light bar that could hold an LED strip for improved lighting. My original strip was mounted on top of my printer and pointed downwards, but this new location provided better coverage. The light bar can be secured using thick ca glue. On February 2nd, I made a slight modification to the mount. Since my camera is offset at 170 degrees, I created a new version called Logitech_C170CamMount_w_light_barOffsetCam.stl that offsets the mount, placing the camera in the center and ensuring full left-to-right coverage of the print bed. On February 9th, I added a diffuser for the LED strip. It's a simple design that slips over the strip from above, and I printed it in white to blend in with my printer's surroundings.