Stick Tripod

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Foldable tripod stand for camera, antenna, light, direction sign etc. 3D printed PET joints + (wooden) sticks Non-metalic sticks option for radio operations Various configurations possible by changing joint size, stick diameter, stick length and leg tips Tolerance - because wooden sticks diameter can vary significantly for each stick containing part are .stl models available in more sizes - hinges are designed for tight fit and to count for loosening by wearing out File naming - FreeCAD models M(srew size)_D(nominal stick diameter)_RD(rope hole diameter)_part name.FCStd - STL models M(srew size)_D(model stick hole diameter)_RD(rope hole diameter)_part name.stl - notations are present only if applicable on particular part 3D printing - print with 100 % infill - Cavities are incorporated in design. You will see during slicing/printing Assembly & Glue - use long setting glue to make time to align components - apply glue and quickly align all parts - align leg pads by standing already glued tripod on flat surface Models - tripod models serve as examples and documentation for photos - design your own model --- ##Model 01 - Pioneer - proof of concept prototype - backpack side portable - leg pads with peg hole to nail tripod to the ground outdoors - 10 mm wooden sticks **Purchase material:** | n | unit | material | | ---- | --- | --- | | 2 | pcs | 10 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick | | 12 | pcs | M3 L30 PH screw | | 12 | pcs | M3 retaining nut | | 1 | pack | glue | | 100 | m | PET-G filament | **List of components:** | pcs | part | | --- | --- | | 12 | M3 retaining nut | | 12 | M3 L30 PH screw | | 1 | central stick 48 cm | | 3 | leg stick 38 cm | | 3 | arm stick 9 cm | | 1 | M3_D10_slider | | 1 | M3_D10_central | | 3 | M3_D10_hinge_on_out | | 12 | M3_D10_hinge_end_in | | 3 | M3_leg_anchor_pad | **Design & Manufacturing notes:** Sticks - designed for full use of 1 m long sticks available in hobby market - gaps are for cuts and for case of shorter sticks 1) 1+38+1+9+1+38+1+9+1 = 99 cm 2) 1+38+1+9+1+48+1 = 99 cm - cut on laser cutter Trotec Speedy 400 - Power 100 - Speed 0.5 3D printing - 35 hours computed printing time ##Model 02 - Shorty - smallest practical arrangement with D10 sticks - for indoor/camp use **Purchase material:** | n | unit | material | | ---- | --- | --- | | 2 | pcs | 10 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick | | 9 | pcs | M3 L30 PH screw | | 9 | pcs | M3 retaining nut | | 1 | pack | glue | | 70 | m | PET-G filament | **List of components:** | pcs | part | | --- | --- | | 9 | M3 retaining nut | | 9 | M3 L30 PH screw | | 1 | central stick 26 cm | | 3 | leg stick 22 cm | | 3 | arm stick 7 cm | | 1 | M3_D10_slider | | 1 | M3_D10_central | | 3 | M3_D10_hinge_on_out | | 9 | M3_D10_hinge_end_in | | 3 | D10_leg_ball | **Design & Manufacturing notes:** Sticks - cut on laser cutter Trotec Speedy 400 - Power 100 - Speed 0.5 3D printing - 28 hours computed printing time ##Model 03 - Tower - leg pads with peg hole to nail tripod to the ground outdoors - 15 mm wooden sticks - 3 or 4 mm rope guy lines (paracord or clothes line works well) - compatible with - [Missile shape direction sign](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3728354) - antenna mini-rotator (... in progress) **Purchase material:** | n | unit | material | | ---- | --- | --- | | 7 | pcs | 15 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick | | 12 | pcs | M4 L40 PH screw | | 12 | pcs | M4 retaining nut | | 1 | pack | glue | | 9 | pcs | tent peg | | 55 | m | 3 to 4 mm PP line | | 215 | m | PET-G filament | **List of components:** | pcs | part | | --- | --- | | 12 | M4 retaining nut | | 12 | M4 L40 PH screw | | 3 | leg stick 78 cm | | 3 | arm stick 18 cm | | 1 | central stick XX cm | | 3 | extension stick 100 cm | | 1 | M4_D15_slider | | 1 | M4_D15_central | | 3 | M4_D15_hinge_on_out | | 12 | M4_D15_hinge_end_in | | 3 | M4_leg_anchor_pad | | 3 | D15_RD6_guy_line_ring_pipe_joint | | 9 | RD6_line_tensioner | | 3 | nail | | 9 | tent peg | | 3 | lower guy line 2.2 m | | 3 | middle guy line 3.6 m | | 3 | upper guy line 5.0 m | | 3 | top guy line 6.4 m | **Design & Manufacturing notes:** Sticks - designed for full use of 1 m long sticks available in hobby market - gaps are for cuts and for case of shorter sticks - central stick length is choosen to meet folded tripod and extensions length for easy packing - extension sticks are left as is 1) 3 x (1+78+1+18+1 = 99 cm) 2) 1 x (1+XX+1+XX=) 3) 3 x (1 m - leave as is) - cut manually - too thick for laser Lines - length calculated to lay 45° to the ground + 40 cm tension loop + 10 cm tensioner hitch + 20 stick hitch 3D printing - 72 hours computed printing time ##Model 04 - Dwarf (short&strong) D15.4 components