TP-Link Tapo C110 Adapter for CORE One

I use a TP-Link Tapo C110 camera to monitor my 3D printer. It has a fairly good picture and, thanks to the IR illumination, it can handle shooting in the dark. However, with the upgrade to the new Prusa CORE One printer, there was a problem of how best to position it to best capture the printing space. Therefore, I tried to design a simple holder that still uses the original holder. I deliberately wanted to avoid placing it directly in the printer box – the working temperature of the camera is unfortunately lower than the temperatures that can be reached inside the printer box.

A big advantage of the Prusa CORE One printer is that the cabinet is made of steel parts, and therefore the possibility of attaching the holder with magnets is directly offered, without interfering with the printer's construction.

I wanted to avoid the use of supports, so the holder is designed in two parts, which are then glued together into one piece. The magnets are also glued, and I used my favorite two-component epoxy adhesive for everything. I also glued a thin protective felt fabric to the bearing surface with the magnets to prevent possible scratching of the printer.

The camera with the original holder is mounted on two screws with a rounded head.

Print instructions:

• Material: PLA

• Layer: 0,2 mm

• Perimeters: 2

• Infill: 15%

• Supports: Necessary

• Brim: No

This model requires some special settings, more details in the attached 3MF file.

 Part list:

• Printed parts  [x2]

• Neodymium magnet Ø15x5 mm (strength ~4-5 kg)  [x2]

• Screws 3x12 (3x10) with a rounded head  [x2]

• Thread insert M3x5x4  [x1]

• Bold M3x10  [x1] 

• Felt fabric  [x1]

Assembly instructions:

The initial step requires securely attaching the Ø15×5 magnets, as the stated magnetic force is in the range of 4 to 5 kg. I used my preferred two-component epoxy adhesive. Please remember to clean the surfaces to be bonded before gluing.

The second step is to heat-set a threaded insert into the hole, which will connect the adapter arm to the base. You might think that a solution involving a threaded insert is overly complex. However, it greatly assisted me during prototyping, and if I want to use the base for a different purpose, all I need to do is swap the corresponding arm. On the other hand, there is nothing stopping you from gluing the arm and the base together.

Warning: It is essential to maintain a gap between the transparent cover and the mount; otherwise, there is a risk of damage. Both the design of the mount and the placement of the magnets are engineered to prevent any damage to the cover.

Custom modification:

If you want to modify the model, I am attaching the STEP file and a link to my OnShape.

OnShape Link

You can easily modify the model by changing the variables.

 Current model version:

V06

• Stand V04

• Arm V02

Update 2026/01/06:

Added a warning regarding the clearance for the printer cover.

Note:

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