(Updated!) Webcam-Holder with BallJoints for Anycubic Vyper and c270-Webcam

prusaprinters

<p>Since I wanted to move my camera into different positions depending on what I was printing, this mount was created.<br><br>I also wanted to be able to use the camera in other positions without having to make major changes.<br><br>After many unsuccessful attempts with "The Perfect 3D-Printed Ball Joint" (<a href="https://www.printables.com/de/model/288411-the-perfect-3d-printed-ball-joint/">https://www.printables.com/de/model/288411-the-perfect-3d-printed-ball-joint/</a>), which were simply too loose due to the design or became loose over time, as PLA yields a lot under tension, I decided to design something similar, which is (hopefully) a bit more stable.<br><br>The "Holder-X-Axis" needs support, everything else is printable without it.<br><strong>I recommend to make a test print of the "Holder-X-Axis" first (a few layers) to check if it fits over the belt tensioner, or if you have to scale it...).</strong></p><p><br>To assemble, just slide it onto the belt tensioner.<br><br>The "Sphere_Base" has to be fixed with a M5 screw (up to a length of 20mm). The printed thread fits a printed screw, but experience has taught me that it doesn't really hold (breaks too easily; integrating the ball into the holder is not the best idea either, as I had to learn painfully; that's why this became two parts of its own ;-) ). <strong>Therefore I strongly recommend a real screw!</strong> However, the thread may have to be recut...<br>(I have uploaded the screws anyway, but advise against using them!)<br><br>For the "V-Slot-Front-Base" another "Sphere_Base" has to be printed and mounted with a M5 countersunk screw.<br><br>It fits for the front side of the 40x40 profile as well as in the V-slot.<br><br>Finally, there is the tripod adapter. It has a common 1/4″ UNC thread.<br><br>The camera is mounted with an M3x20 screw and nut.<br>The camera cable can be clipped into the clamps of the "BallJoint", adding to the stability.<br><br>I have also uploaded the FreeCAD file in case anyone wants to make changes. I am a FreeCAD beginner, so please bear with me... ;-)<br><br><strong>Update V2</strong>:</p><p>After the balljoints still became loose relatively quickly, I have now lengthened the lower part by 1mm to better enclose the ball. (…looks like it remains a work in progress…) :-/</p><p><br><a href="https://www.deepl.com/translator?utm_source=windows&amp;utm_medium=app&amp;utm_campaign=windows-share">Translated with DeepL</a></p>