Blink Mini Camera Mount for Ender 3 Max Neo

I hunted at length for a mounting bracket made specifically for the Blink Mini that would mount it high enough above the bed to see the model, low enough to see the extruder nozzle, and offset far enough forward to be able to spot stringing or other print problems on the model. I was never able to find one I was satisfied with so I designed my own. It fits tightly over the belt tensioner end of the extruder carriage so there is no movement. Different printers or filaments may affect the fit, so you might let it print a few layers and then stop the print and test fit it before printing the full model. You may have to add a small amount of space (0.1mm - 0.2mm) into the inner square hole if it fits too tight. If you want the camera to sit lower for a more level view of the extruder nozzle you can use a longer bolt and space it down with washers or a bushing of some kind.

This model hangs the Blink Mini camera upside down. In your Blink camera app you'll need to click on the 3 dots in the lower right corner of the camera thumbnail image, then select Device Settings>Video and Photo Settings and turn on the “Flip Video” switch.

I printed this on the printer it was designed for, the Creality Ender 3 Max Neo, using Sunlu PLA+ at 20% infill with 3 wall lines. I've included that gcode file.

You can buy the Blink Mini on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Mini-White-1Cam/dp/B07X6C9RMF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DA4D0DNM4JYJ&keywords=blink+mini&qid=1703955989&s=electronics&sprefix=blink+mini%2Celectronics%2C244&sr=1-1

I ordered the "ITODOS 3 Pack Mount Adapter Connector Compatible with Blink Outdoor (3rd Gen),Blink XT,Blink XT2,Blink Mini Camera,Bracket Converter Hold Blink Camera to 1/4" Universal Mount" from Amazon to allow direct mounting of the Blink Mini camera: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV5YT6Z4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

You will also need a ¼" x 20 bolt.