Raspberry B+ housing, camera housing and servo gimbal for camera

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WARNING!!! You will need to modify your Raspberry Pi for this, and I'm NOT responsible for any possible damage to anything! Now that's out of the way, this is a full set of Raspberry Pi B+ housing with camera housing and gimbal setup. It's partly my own take on the original design found here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:396917. I initially thought to post these up as separate items - the gimbal, the camera housing, etc., but then I decided it made more sense to combine them under one listing since they're all interconnected. Of course, you can use any part of these that suits your project's needs. As you can see, this "thing" is actually three distinct components in one, and each is modular. Print all the parts or just print what you need, but be aware that for the gimbal assembly, you'll also need my camera housing design. Additionally, to make it fit your Raspberry Pi B+, you'll require 3mm bolts from the top. When the servos are centered (the camera points out from the USB connectors at a level equivalent to the horizon), the normal ribbon cable does not experience any tearing with 180-degree servo movements. It's still best to restrain it with code, of course. Here's what you'll need to consider: I've added ventilation holes on top of the main processors for cooling purposes. The GPIO hole might be a bit tight for an actual connector, so you may need some knifework to get it fitted. Make sure you use one! There is ample space around all other connectors. The provided INO code file is designed for Arduino, not Raspberry Pi. It allows for basic XY control tests but should only be used with Arduino - modify or disregard the instructions as needed. Please note that this code is a work in progress and might not function flawlessly without further modification. You can use it to understand how similar systems could be controlled with your Raspberry Pi, but for full functionality, use it as a starting point and modify accordingly. Your materials list includes: - 3x 20mm screws x4 (with nuts) - 3x 15mm screws x4 (with nuts) - 3x 10mm screws x1 (with one nut) - 2x 15mm screws x4 (with nuts) - 2x Tower Pro Micro Servo9G SG90 (or similar - http://www.dx.com/p/towerpro-sg90-9g-mini-servo-with-accessories-12859) Before attempting this project, it's assumed that you have a basic understanding of: * Raspberry Pi B+ and its usage * Arduino or Python for code control * The basics of 3D printing, electronics, mechanics, and any required materials. To build this system, you will need to clean your prints thoroughly, drill additional holes (the specific amount depending on your machine), attach the required nuts and bolts, and potentially integrate a bit more complex code or mechanisms based on the system's performance. Good luck!