terraPin Prime 6X6 Pinhole Camera -120 Film

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The provided text appears to be instructions for assembling and using a 3D printed pinhole camera called the "terraPin Prime". It provides step-by-step guidance on preparing and installing various parts, including: 1. Attaching the red plastic window with super glue. 2. Covering the indexing window during use to prevent light leaks. 3. Assembling the body and cap, including drilling out holes for bolts and adding a nut. 4. Installing the "Flipper", a swinging lock joint that holds the lid in place. 5. Preparing the camera for use by loading film, advancing it to the desired frame, and attaching the film clip to prevent unrolling. The instructions also provide tips on shooting with the terraPin Prime pinhole camera, including calculating exposure based on the focal length of the camera and minimizing optical vignetting by adjusting the f-number. Additionally, the text provides some notes on: 1. How to handle the film, including using a film clip to prevent unrolling. 2. Tips for exposing frames digitally with the camera's shutter mechanism. 3. Referring readers to a User's Guide written for a different 3D printed pinhole camera model (the P6*6). 4. Encouraging users to post any questions in the comments section, as the author checks their Thingiverse feed daily and is responsive to user inquiries. Finally, it touches on how this design was created using CAD tools like Tinkercad and OpenSCAD for modeling, with reference to a specific shape generator in Tinkercad and pips modeled parametrically in OpenSCAD.