Raspberry Pi Camera Mount for TAZ 4/5

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I updated my thing and added new models: CameraMountBaseExtended. It's a longer and taller base that allows me to move the camera away from the platform for fisheye lens use. I also included CameraMountBaseForArm and CameraMountArm, which are perfect for mounting other cameras on the bed. My modified camera front housing is now available too: CameraFrontBottomWithLens. It has a larger hole to screw in fisheye or wide-angle lenses and exits at the bottom via the ribbon cable. I'm using http://www.ebay.com/itm/311689076502, but you can use most other lens types with the same screw diameter. I couldn't find any suitable mounts for the Pi cam online, so I mixed and matched to create my own design. To assemble everything, use the knurled knob from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:631919 and combine it with the camera mount and ball joint found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:247590. The initial bed mount was a modified version of http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:703550. I tweaked it to fit my Taz 5's aluminum bed plate, which should work on the Taz 4 as well. To keep the camera isolated from heat and ensure smooth leveling, it mounts directly to the aluminum base instead of the print bed itself. The original design used a polygon-heavy thread pattern that needed adjustment, so I reworked those threads with a knurled knob. Although it might seem like extra insurance, adding a screw makes sure that when moving the bed at high speeds, it won't dislodge or damage your camera setup. I advise leaving the ball joint untouched – you want the rough surface for friction and steady aim control. Now, if you're all set to assemble: * Print CameraMountBaseExtended.stl. * Print the BallJoint.stl and the two cameras from http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:247590 together. I suggest a print resolution of 0.2mm with 50% fill density and no need for supports. In Simplify3D, I found it best to layer the screw's head from the bottom to the first 30 layers (about 6mm), maintaining a .2mm layer height, while printing the rest with 100% density, so it adds an extra level of solidness to your assembly and should withstand daily handling. You can assemble everything without issue once you follow this set of guidelines. This new version now looks far more solid in every area