ESP32 camera + PrusaConnect on Articulating Mount

ESP32 camera vented case with Articulating Mount on Prusa MK3.5
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Testing ESP32 camera with Articulating Mount on Prusa MK3.5.

Module: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005006074477423.html ("ESP32-CAM downloader"). The unit I got has 2MB of PSRAM. Any other ESP32-CAM should also work.

Firmware: https://github.com/Jerzeek/PrintCam-Firmware (Edit: There is a better one now: https://github.com/prusa3d/Prusa-Firmware-ESP32-Cam )

The firmware delivers RTP and JPEG streams to a web browser and also pushes still images to the PrusaConnect API. Additionally, it can activate the onboard LED for PrusaConnect images, ensuring adequate performance in dark conditions.

Articulating Arm: https://www.printables.com/model/3407-articulating-raspberry-pi-camera-mount-for-prusa-m 

Camera can be mounted with USB cable on top or at bottom (I'm using it “on top” only to get LED higher, above lens).

“org-” files are originals from remix source.

Note that there are few versions of “camera-adjust.stl” out there. My ESP32-CAM module required an (2-3mm) off-centered version ("org-camera-adjust-offset-2 2.3mf") while others might need a different variant.

When installing the ESP32-CAM PCB in the enclosure, be careful with the micro switches protruding from the sides (they break off easily).

Source files (Fusion and step) are provided.

 

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Differences:

  • added vent holes
  • added few chamfers
  • closed hole in main enclosure, under “camera adjust” part
  • usb port is still there (there is similar remix but it drops usb support causing a need for my own remix)

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