Tevo Tarantula / OctoPrint / Endoscope Camera Mount

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Long ago, Amazon was a treasure trove for those who provided honest reviews in exchange for products. The company put an end to that practice, but back then, one of the items I reviewed was an endoscope camera. I used it only a few times to write an accurate review, and it has sat idle on a shelf ever since. Now, with OctoPrint / OctoPi, this camera works perfectly - simply follow the directions on https://github.com/foosel/OctoPrint/wiki/Webcams-known-to-work. The problem was finding a way to mount the camera securely. Ten minutes in Sketchup and thirty minutes of printing yielded a suitable mount. The camera fits snugly at a 22.5° angle, with a guide on the back to prevent the mount from pivoting. The mount is attached to the rail just above the build plate using a 4mm screw and a t-nut. The built-in LED lights of the endoscope are not sufficient enough to illuminate the build plate adequately, so you will need to install additional lighting.