iPad/iPhone/Surface Pro 7 tripod adapter/mount

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Mount to allow use of iPads and iPhones with a standard camera tripod. Allows hands-free use for Zoom, Skype, and other applications where the ability to support an iPhone or iPad and have full range of adjustment (height, tilt, and swivel). Consists of an adapter that mounts to the tripod using a standard 1/4 x 20 nut, and various size adapters that allow the iPad or iPhone to easily slide in from the top of the mount. The adapters use 4 M3 screws (8mm) and nuts, and are designed to have the nuts press fit, so they will be tight when you first install them. Similarly, due to different sizes of the heads of M3 screws/bolts, you may need to use a soldering iron or other heated tool to push the screws deeply enough into the adapter so that they do not scratch the back of the iPhone/iPad. I use my iPad with this system as a "virtual music stand" instead of carrying books/loose music. The use of a tripod is handy when you are working either inside or outside, since tripods typically have adjustable legs that can be used on uneven surfaces. Currently (as of 5-17-2020) this mount works for iPad models 2, 3, and 4, and iPhone 6, 7 plus and 8. I will be happy to support other models as long as I can get specifications (width and depth are the most important, since the individual adapters are open on top and designed NOT to fully cover the iPhone/iPad, making insertion and removal simple). Note that the iPad holders are designed to use cork/felt strips to protect front and back surfaces of iPad from scratches. Revisions ------------- 5-18-2020: Modified tripod mounting plate as I had the recessed hole for the tripod pin on the wrong side. Sorry! 6-2-2020: Added iPhone 11 adapter based on https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4128597 6-22-2020: Added Microsoft Surface Pro 7 support. Uses cork/felt strips to protect front and back surfaces of tablet from scratches. 9-1-2020: Modified Surface Pro 7 holder as original blocked the microphone and camera.