WARTHOG - Night Vision Mount - V2

VERSION 2 RELEASED!

PARAMETRIC CAD INCLUSIVE!

The WARTHOG is the first open-source, 3D-printable night vision mounting system ever created.

Features:

• Tough wide-body design
• Dovetail-stlye slot compatible with most NVGs
• Single-button folding system for stowing device on top of the helmet
• Two-button eye distance adjustment
• Screw-secured height adjustment
• Slider-release standard NVG shroud mount
• Requires only off-the-shelf nuts, bolts and metal springs
• Fully parametric

The market for NVG mounting systems currently isn't very budget-friendly, taking away valuable budget from any new purchase of a night vision setup.

The WARTHOG aims to improve this situation by allowing anyone to 3D print a fully functional and tough NVG mounting system with negligible production cost, while providing a secure platform to mount even heavier binocular devices.

For any requests or feedback, find me on Discord: Markus#1503.

Disclaimer

Do not, I repeat, do not rely on this mount alone when mounting your expensive equipment. Always use in combination with a lanyard or other safety measure in case the mount fails. Do not blame me for broken equipment or toes.

Known Issues

• No pitch adjustment. Currently the angle between the sled and the shroud mount is 112°. I can provide files for the connector part with different angles if needed. Future versions might come with pitch adjustment.

Version History

Version 1

• Initial release

Version 2

• Device can be moved much closer to the eyes now
• When stowed, device is higher up and closer to the helmet
• Dovetail release latch button size enhanced

Notes

• The following parts don't have to be reprinted and can be reused from Version 1:
  • Sled Back Left
  • Sled Back Right
  • Sled Front
  • The entire shroud adapter

Assembly

See the Assembly Instructions!