Printable Tripod Mount 2014 - after Starno

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EDIT: 8/2016 Streamlined the design to eliminate the awkward bottom piece. More on that below** Note: This model requires inserting metal hardware mid-print, to then get covered, which is a technique that requires either manually pausing the print at the correct moment, to insert the part, or modifying the G-Code being sent to the printer. This is a remix of Starnos "Printable Tripod Mount" for smartphones. I loved the original concept because it allows for different brands and cases. Anything shaped like a bar of soap can fit into this mount. After building and using the original model, there were some issues this update addresses: -the original clamp fingers stuck out horizontally and the phone could easily slip out away from the plastic. There is now an angled lip on each finger to pull the phone in to mount when the nut is tightened down. -the original used a 4" pan head screw (102mm to the same world) sticking up through the clamp pieces, which could get loose and have the head spin around free when the hand nut gets tightened down. This version changes it to a bolt to make it more secure. -after tightening the hand nut too tightly, it was hard to adjust the clamp because it is in front of the bolt's threaded section. To solve this problem, we've added an extra-long M3 screw with washers to increase adjustment range for your tripods without over-tightening and damaging them or any screws inside! -the tripod head doesn't quite match up right anymore now that everything has moved - fix it by turning the small nut at the bottom clockwise while keeping finger pressure on top, making sure not let go until everything feels secure once more. Here are some tips to help you create this printable model: To insert metal nuts during printing: Find a layer where the hexagonal void for one of these metallic components begins; write down this specific number as we'll refer back later. Stop printing before reaching layer X (insert your number here), remove any supports needed then take out extruder from underneath where plastic meets top edge & wipe away all drips Resume print after reassembling parts & getting good results