Tascm DR-100 mk2 audio recorder Shock Mount Remix

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**2/17/2020 Update** I've finished updating the design and created plastic thumbscrew nuts for the 1/4-20x1/2" & 1/4-20x1" hex screw. This eliminates the need for additional tools to tighten or loosen the recorder or pistol grip. The thumbscrew nut for the recorder is larger, providing a better grip. I had to make it smaller for the handle to fit. **KnobTripodHexNut_5.stl** is designed for the 1/4-20x1" screw that mounts the Pistol Grip **KnobTripodHexNut_5A.stl** is designed for the 1/4-20x1/2" screw used to mount recorder to sling **TascamPistolGrip_WithThumbScrew_Wide.stl** is the revised Pistol Grip **2/15/2020 Update** I've added a pistol grip for this recorder, remixed from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:694716. I re-traced the profile along the centerline of the grip, extruded it, rounded the edges & added a hole for a 1/4x20x1/2" Stainless steel screw. I got a Philips head screw, but prefer an allen head screw. I printed the grip with only 10% infill & no supports except for a wide brim. The grip feels great. **2/14/2020 Update** After testing this while walking along a stream, I changed the 1/4x20x1/2" thumb screw to a 1/4x20x1/2" hex bolt since the thumb screw has less clearance between the two parts & can potentially hit the bottom part if it bounces enough. You need a wrench to tighten the bolt, but that's a minor annoyance. I'll work on getting more mountain streams using this new mount. I remixed this from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:549999 to work with the Tascm DR-100 mk2 audio recorder. Thank you digital_dentist for giving a good starting point for this design. The Tascam is approximately 150mmx80mmx35mm in size. There are only three parts to print for the final assembly. 1. **ShockMountBase_V3.stl** 2. **Mount_Sling.stl** 3. **Shims_14_Inch_3mm_4mm_5mmHt.stl** I initially made a simple handle grip for this, but found my mini tripod will work just as well for me. I have a little bit better mini tripod to try. There are two files you can print for test fit to see if this will work for you: 1. **Mount_Sling_TestSize.stl** 2. **ShockMountBaseTestTNutHole_V3.stl** First test print will show you how the recorder fits on the mount & if you need a shim to use with this or not. I had to use the 5mm High shim with mine. Additionally, you'll need a 1/4-20 T-nut, a 1/4-20x1/2" thumb screw, and rubber bands. With that length thumb screw which is the shortest I could find, you'll need a shim. I made some guide holes for the T-Nut spikes which you should be able to seat in place by using a tripod mount screw or a 1/4-20 bolt. I initially was going to use just one rubber band on each end similar to what was used in this design I remixed, but after one broke, I opted to use two short rubber bands on each connection which is a lot safer. I'll probably make it three instead of two. My rubber band broke probably because it was old. My first test recordings around the house worked well. I will test it in the forest soon. I printed these with esun PLA+ using my normal settings of 20% infill & 3 perimeters & .2mm layer height. Everything on the recorder should be accessible without taking the Mount_Sling off except for the optional AA battery compartment. The tripod mounting hole on the recorder is too close to that compartment to design an opening for it. I have never used AA's on this unit, so it didn't concern me. It might be possible to make that a slotted hole there, but would probably be risky that the recorder would come loose.