Parametric Tripod Mount for a Flashlight -- Inverted Insert
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A variation of the Parametric Tripod Mount for a Flashlight where the threaded insert is inserted from the top.
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I got some feedback on my Parametric Tripod Mod for a Flashlight pointing out that the head of the threaded insert doesn't have any ¼"-20 threading where the allen wrench fits in. As a result, some tripod mounts may not thread into the insert properly.
I solved this by inverting the ¼"-20 threaded insert. In this model, it inserts from the top of the model and screws down to sit flush with the bottom of the model. The ¼"-20 threading goes all way to the bottom of the insert, which means it engages the tripod's threads much sooner.
After printing, I used a ¼"-20 threaded insert to mount atop one of my tripods. At most angles, my small focusable LED flashlight fits well and a rubber band holds it snugly upside down.
The base of flashlight I'm using measures about 70mm long with a diameter of 27mm. The included STL file (Flashlight Tripod Mount -- Inverted Insert -- 27mm x 70mm.stl) was generated using these values.
If your flashlight isn't that size, install a copy of OpenSCAD and make changes to these two variables to match your flashlight:
- flashlight_height: The measurement (in mm) from the base of the bulb to the end of the flashlight.
- flashlight_diameter: The measurement (in mm) of the flashlight handle's diameter.