PiCam - Raspberry Pi camera mount for FF Creator Pro

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I designed this to mount a camera in my FlashForge Creator Pro. I engineered a replacement for the back plate, which is mounted behind the build plate, that can accommodate a camera for the Raspberry Pi and is angled so it can see the entire build area. The camera is well-hidden and I installed the Raspberry Pi at the bottom of the printer, where the main board is located, using a couple of plastic M3 standoffs in some pre-existing holes. I purchased an extra-long ribbon cable for the camera to ensure it would reach and it flexes as the bed moves without issues. I am providing 2 versions that I created, along with the OpenSCAD file, so you can modify it yourself if needed. UPDATE: 2/26/2017 - I have added a new version of the camera mount that I designed. This version is mounted in the back left corner when viewed from the front using double-sided tape (I use 3M VHB type since the chamber gets quite warm). I included two versions, one at a 45-degree angle pointing straight and the other at a 38-degree angle with an additional 6 degrees down. I decided to move away from the back plate which did work fine but due to its proximity to the build plate it only shows part of the build area unless you add a fisheye lens, this was okay for me until now but I wanted to improve it. With the camera in the back corner, it is far enough away that you can see the entire build platform and doesn't get blocked by the extruder assembly as much. I know people have been asking for pictures from the camera while mounted, but honestly, I always forget to take a picture and only use the camera to remotely view the build in Octoprint just to make sure things are going smoothly. I plan to create some timelapses soon to test this feature and will post one of those after I create it. Print Settings: Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .2 mm Infill: 20