Raspberry Pi Zero - Security Camera - Mount

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Less than 2 weeks after getting my 3D printer, I managed to (somewhat) successfully print a camera case for my Raspberry Pi Zero. I used the ‘Raspberry Pi Zero W Security Camera’ design by agilliam. (Many thanks). I searched around for a suitable wall mount and couldn’t find anything. Having never designed or used cad software in my life, I thought there was no way until I looked at ‘TinkerCAD’. First look I thought was so limited it was of no use, then I watched a few videos about how to use it and realised you can make almost anything out of basic shapes. So, here is my first attempt ever. I had to print it in 3 parts, one for the camera swivel mount so I can pan and tilt (manually adjust of course), then a stand off to get it away from the wall and a simple wall plate. It isn’t very strong, but luckily the weight of the camera is not much at all so it will work fine. A few notes for anyone that wants to make it: The hexagon recess for the nut on the swivel end is too large, so it doesn’t actually stop the nut from spinning, so needs shrinking slightly. The internal thread on the swivel, was too small, it was supposed to be M6 but I struggled to get an M5 into the hole, not sure why but its not a big problem. My initial idea was to print as stud and nut to fit through the camera bracket, but that would have required supports when printing so I decided to do it this way as I already had an M6 screw. (Had to hunt for an M5 to fit it in the end). The raised centre box section of the back plate could do with being more proud, I used 5mm above the base, but probably 10mm would be better to give some extra support, maybe the base could be made thicker too as I only made it to 2mm but it will be fine. Overall, I am pleased with the outcome for a first ever attempt, although a bit weak, once fixed in position indoors, it won’t be touched again. Hope someone finds it useful. This thing was made with Tinkercad. https://www.tinkercad.com/things/azv5TGbDUhf https://www.tinkercad.com/things/17bGI7PdfL9 https://www.tinkercad.com/things/0Wzmo7sLO7S