Swiveling Mic Stand Kindle Fire Tablet Mount

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I'm using a Kindle Fire tablet as my front door security camera monitor, but I didn't want to commit to anything permanent like mounting it to the door or wall. So, I figured I'd mount it on a stand near the door, and a microphone stand seemed like a great solution for that. The mount fits into a specific mic clip (you could probably design a mount that threads directly onto the top of the stand), allowing the tablet to swivel from portrait to landscape mode. A skate bearing is probably overkill, but it's nice to have extra security. The mount can be adjusted to fit different-sized tablets by using different-length bolts - I suppose it may still be limited to tablets with similar aspect ratios. The mic clip was originally rubber, which made the tablet lean to one side and drove me crazy. So, I designed a new rigid plastic clip that does the job perfectly. To print the mount, you'll need a MakerBot Replicator 1 printer with the following settings: Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer Model: MakerBot Replicator 1 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Yes Resolution: .2 Infill: 25% Notes: Print one each of the "mic" and center parts, two each of the corner parts "1" and "2". Only the corner parts need support, although the bottom (top as oriented for printing) of the mic has some big overhangs that droop somewhat. The new mic clips are optional but require support. When the mount swivels to portrait mode, the charging port is on the right side. If you want it on the left, create a mirror-flipped version of the mic before printing. This design incorporates several non-printed parts: 1. A heavy-duty basic mic clip from Musicians Friend 2. 608ZZ bearing 3. Four 1/4"-20 x 4" hex bolts 4. Eight 1/4"-20 hex nuts 5. Two M4 screws (30 or 35mm long) 6. One M8-1.25 bolt (anywhere from 50 to 70mm?) 7. At least one M8-1.25 nut The printed plastic mic clip has holes for two M3 bolts (5-10mm long) and three zip ties - the ones I have were too brittle to fit, but they don't seem necessary for clamping. To assemble the mount, start by pressing the bearing into the center and at least one of the M8 nuts into the bottom of the mic. Screw the M4 screws into the vertical holes in the center, which are the stops for the swiveling. Fit the center and mic together so that the screws are in the longer of the two slots, then insert and thread in the M8 bolt. Fit the "mic" into the mic clip on the stand (you can maybe wrap a zip tie around it for extra security). Insert the 1/4" nuts into the holes in the center, then slide a #1 and #2 corner part over a pair of the 4" bolts and start threading them into one side of the center. The bolts should stick out about 5mm into the big center hole. Rotate the center to portrait if it isn't already, and insert the tablet. Then install the top bolts and corner parts (tight enough that it doesn't wobble or wiggle, but you probably don't want to crush the tablet).