Single Axis Gimbal Camera Mount for Logitech Webcams

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Additional materials to the print: * 1x SG90 Servo Motor * 2x M3 Screws, at least 5mm long; although the print fits snugly to the motor, these screws are barely necessary as they have only been used once. * 3x M2 Screws provided with the SG90 * An M6 12MM screw for attaching the camera to its base * Approximately £1.40 in coins, including 1p and 5p pieces, for ballast purposes * A Pi or an Arduino board, among other types of microcontrollers This is a single-axis camera gimbal based on a two-axis version found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/aanarcissus Aanarcissus's design was inspired by the fully productized 2-Axis PiHat, which offers pre-made pan and tilt functionality specifically for use with Pi-Cams, such as this one: https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pan-tilt-hat?variant=33704345034 One major issue when placing a gimbal beneath C/B series Logitech cameras is that they are relatively heavy in comparison to the motor and print, making it challenging to center the camera mass above the axis of the motor. To address this problem, I designed the camera mount to attach to the motor mount using adjustable clips, allowing you to fine-tune its position for optimal balance. The SG90 servo motor has a significant amount of torque, which can cause the base to spin and leave the camera unaligned. My solution is to use a 60mm x 60mm x 2mm base plate, where the motor can be mounted securely. However, I also created a box that fits the base, which you can fill with various objects such as spare change, rocks, sand, or even crushed bones, to provide the necessary ballast and keep the camera stable.