M12 Camera Case

youmagine

This is a basic 2-piece clamshell case that fits snugly around the M12 type board camera found on eBay, which is marketed as compatible with the Raspberry Pi (search for "raspberry camera board M12x0.5 lens"). Unlike and larger than the official R-Pi camera board, it functions in the same manner and connects using the same 15-way flex cable. A U-shaped bracket allows for pan and tilt movements. It is recommended that you ream out the holes with a 3 mm drill bit to make them round and ensure ID = 3 mm. All screws and nuts are M3, choose an appropriate length. Four screws pass through the board and both top & bottom of the case. The screws going out either side of the case to the U-bracket have captive nuts on the outside, so the head is on the inside. This can easily work loose, so some locktite / superglue might be helpful. A SCAD file is provided for modifications. The SCAD assembly also includes a model of the camera board itself + an example M12 lens. Updated to v1.1: made the U about 2 mm deeper so the camera case can swivel through without hitting the top of the pan-axis screw.