Z-Axis Mounting System for Raspberry Pi Camera
Description
PDFI love Sneaks' Articulating Raspberry Pi Camera Mount for Prusa MK3 and MK2, but the ideal position I was looking for required me to mount on the Z-Axis far enough away that the connectors were wobbly. This resulted in extremely blurry snapshots.
I designed this static arm to integrate with Sneak's camera mounting system as I love the ball-connector. The arm replaces one of the Z-Toppers. I tested the angle that this arm offers and was extremely happy, but your experience may vary. Print more connectors to drop the camera lower or extend the arm further!
You can mirror the print in PrusaSlicer to make it use the right Z-Topper.
The possibilities are endless with this sturdy base!
Print Instructions
IMPORTANT: The arm is too big to fit on the standard MK3 bed without decreasing the skirt distance! Navigate to “Print Settings → Skirt and Brim → Distance from Brim/Object → 1 mm” to fix this.
Layer Height: 0.2 mm
Filament: I recommend PETG for the added strength / flexibility
Infill: 25%
Supports: None
List of Parts for my Ideal Setup:
- gblock_v2.stl (x1)
- ballnut.stl (x1)
- mflink.stl (x1)
- raspicamback.stl (x1)
- raspicamcover.stl (Lens or No Lens (x1))
- thumb_nut.stl (x1)
- thumb_bolt.stl (x2)
If you're using a Raspberry Pi Camera v3 Like Me…
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Model origin
The author remixed this model.
Differences of the remix compared to the original
Original Model: The original model is a modular mounting system comprised of multiple pieces. It serves the purpose of providing a versatile mounting solution for various placements of a Raspberry Pi Camera.
Remix Model: The remix model is designed specifically to position a Raspberry Pi Camera further in front of the extruder. It aims to streamline the mounting process with far less pieces and far more stability while ensuring compatibility with the original modular system.
