Smallest possible Raspberry Pi camera mount for Anet A8 (AM8)

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####Intent I was searching for a camera mount that attached to the bed of my Anet A8, but all I found were bulky or unattractive options. So, here's a compact and aesthetically pleasing mount that I came up with. It's incredibly small, but whether it looks nice is subjective. I included the actual camera in the mounting process; it's an integral part of the mount. Since I'm not covering the camera inside the mount but rather incorporating it into the design, I was able to keep the size even smaller. There's only a 0.5 mm clearance on the inside near a few components on the camera board. ####Obstacles Because I wanted the construction to be as compact as possible and make the camera an integral part of the mounting system, I had to create thin walls. Be sure to adjust your slicer to handle this. Also, when you assemble it, note that at least one component on the board touches the side wall ever so slightly. ####Parts List * Bed triangle.stl * Lower arm link.stl * Upper arm link.stl * Pi Back Cover.stl * Pi Front cover.stl ####Required Hardware A small camera mount requires small hardware... * 4 x M2x12 mm screws (case around camera) * 4 x M2 nuts (case around camera) * 3 x M3x16 mm screws (arms) * 3 x M3 nuts (arms) * 2 x M4x12 mm screws (mount to bed) * 2 x M4 nuts (mount to bed) ####Assembly Assembling this won't be a problem for you. First, take a look at this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDPupf1ro4M. You'll also need a 2, 3, and 4 mm drill bit to clean out the holes unless your printer prints perfect holes. Drill out the holes carefully; I used my fingers for the 2 mm holes on the case. Use the Bed Triangle part to mark the two holes to drill in the bed "H" on your printer, then drill the holes with a 4 mm bit. Pre-assemble everything before mounting it to the bed and tighten the nuts carefully so you can still move the arms and adjust everything. The Bed Triangle has a slot for the ribbon cable to pass through; remember to put the cable through there. ####Footnote I've realized that this design can be used for other mounting purposes beyond its original application on the Anet A8. One would simply need another base, which is why I included the entire Fusion 360 file so you can modify or use parts of the construction as needed. Please let me know if you come up with a remake of my creation; I'd be happy to consider making other bases for it if you need one!