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Pan & Tilt Camera Mount

A pan and tilt camera mount with rotatable scale for tripods
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updated August 7, 2024

Description

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This is a pan and tilt tripod mount for any camera with a 1/4" screw thread.  There are two tripod adapters for either a 1/4" or 3/8".

The pictured model was printed with an MMU to colorize the graduation lines and numbers on the tripod scale.

Printing

  • Filament
    • PETG or PETG CF
    • Prusament PETG Matte Black and Prusament PETG Orange used is this model
       
  • Perimeters
    • 6 for Yoke and Camera Mount
    • 4 for all other parts
       
  • Layer Height
    • .2mm
       
  • Infill
    • 15% Gyroid or Crosshatch
       
  • Nozzle 
    • .4mm
       
  • Washer Notes - The washers are used as a smooth bearing surface for the tilt movement.  Best practice is to print the washers on a smooth surface.
     

Post Processing

  • Remove any built in supports in the knobs and Tripod Mount Center.
  • The ¼" holes are undersized.  Resize with a ¼" drill bit for a close fit with the bolts.

Assembly

  • Heat set the brass inserts flush with the surface of all parts
     
  • Washers - Use a small drop of CA glue to attach the rough side of each washer to the yoke and camera mounts.  
     
  • Tripod Mount
    • Insert a 1/4 -20 x ¾" hex bolt into the Tripod Mount Center.
    • With 2-3 small drops of CA glue, attach the Tripod Mount Center to the Tripod Mount. Ensure no glue gets on the brass insert threads.
       
  • Knobs
    • Scale Locking Knob 
      • The 4-40 pan head screw should tightly thread into the knob without the need of CA glue.  If necessary, a tiny drop of CA glue may be used.  Ensure the CA glue does not get on the threads.
      • Tap the insert, chamfered end down, into the knob flush with the surface.
         
    • Tilt Knobs
      • Insert a ¼-20 x 1" hex bolt
      • Tap the insert, “X” side down, into the knobs flush with the surface.
         
    • Camera Knob
      • Insert a ¼-20 x ¾" hex bolt
      • Tap the insert, chamfered end down, into the knob flush with the surface.
         

Hardware Required

 

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