Magnetic Camera Arm

by Tidangerous in Circuits > Gadgets

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Magnetic Camera Arm

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I made this magnetic camera mount to assist me in making my Youtube videos. This is a easy project to complete. All the parts are easy to find from Amazon and your local hardware store.

Parts List

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You will need

One Articulating Camera Arm

Three Magnetic

Three 10-24 machine screws and nuts

One 1/4-20 nut

3d Print

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3D Print the base of the camera mount. Follow this Link to my Thingiverse page for the STL file and print settings.

Prep the Base

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Insert three #10-24 nuts into the outside three hex sockets. Insert one 1/4-20 nut into the center hex socket.

Assembly

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Using three #10-24 machine screws fasten the three magnets to the Base. Screw the Arm into the 1/4-20 nut with the Base between the arm and the nut.

Left Over Magnets

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I ended up with several magnets left over. Here are a few ideas to put them to good use.

Magnetic Hook

Magnetic Knob