MO765
Gecko Cam
Adjustable mounted cam
Look at my Gecko
To track my 3D printer, I needed a camera that can be mounted to the enclosure. Like the Gimbal camera, I needed to be able to adjust the z and x as well as the 3 axis of the camera. This is the result.
Assembly Parts:
Some are obligatory for the model to work, some are optional. It's up to you how close you will follow the instructions. Use what you have on hand and alter the model if necessary.
Part
Pieces
$ / € / ¤
Mini-Screw STOCK
Very small Screw 2mm x 8-10mm
Holden the heatsink to the camera chip
Source: local, ebay
4x
± 0.05
sum: 0.20
M3 Threaded insert COMMON OPTIONAL
Brass Insert for M3 4x5, short version
Counter for the M3 bolts
Source: local, ebay
4x
± 0.30
sum: 1.20
M3x15 bolt COMMON
Standard M3x15 Hex Bolt
Allows the rotation on all 3 axis and a height adjust
Source: local, ebay
4x
± 0.15
sum: 0.60
M3 Nylon Washer COMMON OPTIONAL
White M3 Nylon Washer 1mm slim
Makes the Segments easier to rotate
Source: local, ebay
3x
± 0.01
sum: 0.03
M3 Metal Washer COMMON OPTIONAL
Standard M3 Metal Washer ~.3mm shim
Protect the print from the screws
Source: local, ebay
4x
± 0.02
sum: 0.08
Heat Dissipation Pad
Adhesive Dissipation Silicone Thermal Pad
40x40mm pad between the camera chip and heatsink
Source: ebay
1x
± 2.00
Aluminium Heatsink SPECIAL
Small Heatsink 40x40x11
Dissipates the heat of camera chip for 24h use
Source: ebay
1x
± 1.00
Without optional parts =
4 (10 pcs)
~ 3.80
All parts =
7 (21 pcs)
~ 5.11
STL Files
Downloads and Purchases have been suspended as of 2024.
Thanks everyone for downloading! Feel free to build your own version of this ✌️
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
