Raspberry Pi + Camera Suction Cup Window Mount

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A suction-cup/window mount for a Raspberry Pi and its camera. I used small suction cups from my local hardware store, removing the wire hook they came with so I could slide them into the printed frame instead. Possibly 1 1/8" ones. I used the camera case and snap connectors from the Lulzbot design by nlaredo, and was inspired to clip onto the edge of the board by anykey's design. Note that the clip inserts must be printed horizontally since printed layers are strongly cohesive but one layer does not adhere to the next. If you print the prongs of the clips pointing upwards they break off instead of flexing. Here are the scripts on GitHub I used to capture/process the time lapse. I printed this in PLA which deformed in direct sunlight: the frame holding the board bent and the pins in the articulated arm for the camera loosened. I would recommend putting a sun shield between it and the window which may help with glare too or printing in ABS. I was able to straighten the frame back out by heating it in a 140-150°F oven for a few minutes. Post-Printing: The clip prongs/inserts have small support walls which should be trimmed away after printing. How I Designed This: Designed in TinkerCad: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/8DpHAWdNvYx-v2-raspberry-pi-suction-cup-mount-small-suction-cups/edit