Raspberry Pi Camera Case and Mount Tools

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Protective case and mount tools for Raspberry Pi cameras. This was originally designed with the intention of installing the Raspberry Pi camera in a variety of animal behavioral testing environments for neuroscience research purposes. However, it can most certainly be implemented in many other scenarios, such as home surveillance or 3D printer monitoring. The protective case was designed for the [Arducam day-night vision for Raspberry Pi camera](https://www.uctronics.com/camera-modules/camera-for-raspberry-pi/arducam-wide-angle-day-night-vision-for-raspberry-pi-camera-170-degree-d-automatic-ir-cut-switching-all-day-image-all-model-support-with-ir-leds-and-case.html). However, it is in our future plan to upload designs for the official as well as other popular third-party camera modules. The designs for our mount tools are inspired by [hamkers’ Raspberry Pi CAM Mount with integrated cable management](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2842300) but redesigned to suit our specific needs. Similar to [hamkers’ original design](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2842300), the mount arms have internal passages to protect and manage the camera ribbon cable. Our designs also provide several options for mounting the camera on a variety of surfaces or structures: directly on a 16mm [D] rod (such as the operant commutator balance arm post) using Pi_Cam_Ring, on any flat surface using Pi_Arm_Base in combination with Command or Velcro strips, or on a ring stand/wire shelf using our [universal G-Clamp](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5383893). ### Print: - A 0.4mm clearance was designed into each joint since we are printing with a 0.4mm nozzle in 0.2mm resolution. - Print the mount arms with their narrow sides on the print bed to avoid supports in the internal passage. - Use support interface wherever possible for better overhang quality, easier joint assembly, and smoother joint movement. - The mount tools were designed to be as modular as possible, so that which parts you need to print and how many depend entirely on your specific needs. The pictures show only a few ways of implementing the mount tools. Also, please check out our [universal G-Clamp](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5383893) for more. ### Assembly: - For assembling the camera case and mount tools, only M2.5 hex socket head cap screws and nuts of various sizes will be needed (which come with an additional cost of ≤ $1.5 for every set). - The camera case will need 4 sets of M2.5 x 22mm screws and nuts. - Each joint will need 1 set of M2.5 x 22mm screw and nut (housed in a M2.5_Nut_Knob for easy adjustment without an Allen wrench) - Each ring will need 1 additional set of M2.5 x 16mm screw and nut (housed in a M2.5_Nut_Knob). - Thread the camera ribbon cable through the internal passages of the mount arms before inserting into the camera port. ### Updates: