Moving RaspberryPi camera at 2020 alu delta tower

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When I print tall items using my delta printer, the effector/nozzle exits the camera's viewing area. To solve this issue, I created a Raspberry Pi Camera holder that clamps securely onto one delta tower and moves in tandem with the print head. A carriage on the linear rail lifts it into place, providing an unobstructed view of the nozzle and previously printed layers regardless of object height. To demonstrate this concept and showcase the camera's resulting view, I made a video: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m5rbVdU5Nuc" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> Another time-lapse video showcasing only the print process is also available: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8meXmRKXBJs" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> I'd like to extend credit to an unknown creator whose similar idea I stumbled upon a few months ago on YouTube, but unfortunately, I'm unable to locate the original source. Using SolveSpace, CAD drawings of this design are available for download in *.slvs format.