RasPi B+ camera mount

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The assumption is that you already have a Raspberry Pi Model B+, your preferred Pi Camera module, any necessary extension cable, and capture software for taking images and converting them into movies. This modular harness attaches and supports the Pi and camera module on the front or side of an Ultimaker 2. The camera can be positioned in any direction within two planes, allowing it to look down at your print or hang underneath and directly observe it. It's also worth noting that the focal length of the PI Cam module is approximately 45cm. To compensate for this, you'll likely need to hot-glue a +2.0 reading glass lens over the front of the module to achieve a focal length in the range of 20-25cm, which is where the camera sits from the center of the build plate. Instructions: For the Pi, you will need a Pi Frame Front, a Pi Frame Back, a hook of your choice (depending on where you'd like to place your Pi - I recommend the side), and a bolt of your choosing. Assembly should be straightforward. For the camera mount, you'll need the pi cam mount and the mount block, which needs to be glued into the recess in the mount - an elegant solution that seemed fitting. You'll also require a hook of your choice (I suggest the front) and a regular-sized bolt - the large one is too big for this purpose. To add flexibility, you'll need at least two arm pieces, each secured with a bolt of your choice. The mount block has threads, so you'll need to pass the bolt through the hole in the arm into the block. Repeat this process for the second arm. Next, carefully press the Pi Camera Module into the slot in the camera head, taking care not to dislodge the yellow block under the camera lens - a design flaw that will be addressed in future iterations. You can then hot-glue the lens from your glasses over the camera lens and secure the camera head to the top of the last arm piece with a bolt.