Retractable mechanism for Playstation camera, webcam, Xbox camera or Wii bar

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Don't you just hate those ugly webcam’s, game camera's or sensor bars above the television? I've designed a retract that mechanically hide those ugly sensors behind the TV when not in use. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bn_K0-Ueqvo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> I personally control the servo with a cheap Wemos D1 mini board. I wireless connected it to a Homey Domotica system that also measures my PlayStation power and activate it on the Playstation’s power usage. But there are lots of Wemos (ESP8266) servo examples online to use it just the way you like it (MQTT, phone control or maybe just a simple push button). Or, use no servo at al. If you screw the screws a tiny bit tighter, you can move the lift by hand. The mechanism is designed to fit in a tight space behind the television. It has 5,5CM travel movement behind the TV, so you need about 6CM (2,36 inch) space behind it. I stuck it with double sided tape. I've designed 3 different "clamps": - A PlayStation camera version (the cylindrical one) - A PlayStation camera + Wii bar version stacked together (flat bar on top, see pictures) - A Flat base version for Xbox camera or other webcams or sensors. Or use it as base for your own project. If you use a Wemos D1 mini board, you can use the Wemos enclosing. Otherwise use the servo clamp. It fits a standard size servo, like a Futaba S3003. Or use no servo at all, and pull the retract up by hand. If you tighten the joints a little bit, it will keep it up with friction. 3mm holes are meant to hinge (loose connection), the 2,5mm holes are meant to be tight to screw in. If you use my design, please share a "make".