Re: OT: Pi tripod case

I'm working with some high quality test materials here at home first (aka,cardboard and foamboard) to figure out what I want, and then will tackle converting to a model. As far as the 3d modeling goes, I have a tiny bit of experience with blender, but know so little I might as well be starting fro

RE: OT: Pi tripod case

> http://www.shapeways.com Shapeways prints are surprisingly good. I have visited with them previously at SIGGRAPH, where they showed off prints using different materials and metals. You do need to model very carefully and specifically for 3d printing. Remember how you were warned not to mix up c

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

> On Jun 7, 2016, at 3:28 PM, Mike Bonner wrote: > > One way to capture a nut? Give me a project. Keeps me busy for months. LOL! ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

I'll check out adafruit, I haven't looked there in a while. I'll also check servo city to see what kind of things might trigger ideas. One way to capture a nut? Give me a project. Keeps me busy for months. On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 3:24 PM, Dar Scott wrote: > I like it! I have seen some ideas

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

I like it! I have seen some ideas online for different ways to capture a nut. > On Jun 7, 2016, at 3:15 PM, Mike Bonner wrote: > > Yeah, I'm thinking a hex socket to fit the nut (external socket, so full > piece thickness can be maintained for strength) then I have this handy > paste stuff th

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

Yeah, I'm thinking a hex socket to fit the nut (external socket, so full piece thickness can be maintained for strength) then I have this handy paste stuff that is used for glass bedding. I can coat the nut threads to keep them clear and paste it in. Having decided to design a case mount rather t

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

Do you get stuff from AdaFruit? They sell a 3/8 to 1/4 adaptor that some people screw into a simple tight hole in a 3D design with glue to make a strong 1/4 thread. I think you can also do this with some laser cut pieces but with acrylic you have to be careful with the hole size because it mig

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

Ideas abound! http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1592706 On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 5:04 PM, Dar Scott wrote: > TinkerCAD even has a thread generator. It might be able to do the 1/4-20 > UNC for the tripod. I'm not sure how strong the threads will be. > > You might want to consider laser milling a

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

TinkerCAD even has a thread generator. It might be able to do the 1/4-20 UNC for the tripod. I'm not sure how strong the threads will be. You might want to consider laser milling a modified case design that is available to make room for mounting and gluing on a nut. You can etch the surfac

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

Hey, that's nifty. And reminds me that I don't have to design a whole case, I just have to design something that a current pi case can slip into that has a tripod adapter. (which is easy since its basically a hunk of something with the right size/thread nut, and a pocket to hold the pi) I think I'

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

TinkerCAD is a great & free online easy peazy 3D design program. I made this in about 30 minutes (with no instructions), and printed it on my 3D printer. https://tinkercad.com/things/blam4ODyd9t ~Roger On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 4:36 PM, Rick Harrison wrote: > Hi Mike, > > You might try: > > htt

Re: OT: Pi tripod case

Thanks very much :) On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 2:36 PM, Rick Harrison wrote: > Hi Mike, > > You might try: > > http://www.shapeways.com > > You can design whatever you want, and they > will 3D print it for you and ship it to you! > > Good luck! > > Rick > > > > On Jun 7,

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Hi Mike, You might try: http://www.shapeways.com You can design whatever you want, and they will 3D print it for you and ship it to you! Good luck! Rick > On Jun 7, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Mike Bonner wrote: > > I'm looking for a decent pi camera case with a tripod ad

OT: Pi tripod case

I'm looking for a decent pi camera case with a tripod adapter on the bottom (so that pictures are correct orientation without worrying about rotating them) Since most cases are set up so that correct rotation is attained with the usb cables poking out the bottom, the case would have to use an offs