Tripod foot with rubber insert option

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I misplaced one of the rubber feet on my tripod.\nWithout it, the tripod kept sinking into the ground whenever used on soft terrain.\nThe obvious solution was to print a new foot using my 3D printer.\nI replaced all the feet so that I would get a sleek look and a perfectly stable tripod.\nThere is a square hole for an anti-slip rubber insert.\nI have included a picture of the tripod in use, the STL file used, and the SCAD file.\nThe STL file can be used as-is if you have the same tripod and can find the same rubber feet (sorry I don't know the part number, I had these lying around in my parts bin).\nOtherwise, the SCAD files are fully parametric and should be flexible enough to be used in other situations.\nI also included the SCAD file for a previous version without the anti-slip rubber insert but I don't recommend it unless you can print on flexible filament, otherwise the tripod will slip when used on smooth surfaces.\nIt can probably also be used for other things than a tripod... be creative !\nThe design of this tripod calls for a replacement quick release plate which I have designed : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1347792\nIf you use this design, I would be very happy if you could post a picture of where it's being used ! Thank you.\nPrint Settings\nPrinter:\nPrusa i3 Sunhokey\nRafts:\nDoesn't Matter\nSupports:\nNo\nResolution:\n0.1mm layer height\nInfill:\n40%\nNotes:\nYou can print the part without the rubber insert upside down, that is to say, with the part that touches the ground on the print surface.\nHowever I recommend printing the part with the rubber insert hole as in the STL file, with the hole for the foot of the tripod at the bottom and the hole for the rubber insert at the top.\nI used a relatively high infill (40%) to get some strength but you can probably use less.\nI recommend using a low layer height (0.1mm is good, 0.15mm too) otherwise you may have layer adhesion issues because of the angle.