3d printed tripod

PRINTABLE TRIPOD

Simple but functional tripod with a maximum extension of about 1,30 meters, design also includes a 3-axis head.

BILL OF MATERIALS

PRINTED PARTS

All parts doesn't require supports, also STLs are already oriented for printing.

N.	PHOTO	NAME	INFILL	PERIMETERS	MATERIAL	Q.TY
1		Body	40	3	PETG	1
2		12 - 16 joint	40	3	PETG	3
3		16 - 20 joint	40	3	PETG	3
4		Leg joint	40	3	PETG	3
5		Foot	20	2	TPU 95A	3
6		Endstop 12	40	3	PETG	3
7		Endstop 16	40	3	PETG	3
8		Column cap	20	2	TPU 95A	1
9		TPU cap	100	2	TPU 95A	1
10		Leg knob	20	2	PETG / PLA	6
11		Head knob	20	2	PETG / PLA	3
12		Column knob	20	2	PETG / PLA	1
13		Knob cap	20	2	PETG / PLA / TPU	9
14		Knob cap small	20	2	PETG / PLA / TPU	1
15		Head joint	40	3	PETG	1
16		Rotating base	40	3	PETG	1
17		Rotating base cap	40	3	PETG	1
18		Tilting cylinder	40	3	PETG	1
19		Tilting head	40	3	PETG	1
20		Camera base cylinder	40	3	PETG	1
21		Camera base	40	3	PETG	1
22		Camera base cap	40	3	PETG	1

TUBES

SCREW AND BOLTS

N	PHOTO	NAME	Q.TY
26		M3 x 10 socket head screw	2
27		M4 x 16 socket head screw	6
28		M4 x 25 socket head screw	8
29		M5 x 45 socket head screw	3
30		M4 x 25 hex head screw	1
31		M4 x 35 hex head screw	9
32		M4 x 40 hex drive flat head screw	3
33		M3 nut	2
34		M4 nut	10
35		M4 locknut	12
36		M5 locknut	3
37		Camera screw*	1

*For the camera screw I use this (https://amzn.eu/d/7YtbWqY) from Amazon (NOT AFFILIATE LINK)

ASSEMBLY

Knobs assembly

A knob

• Insert an M4 x 35 hex head screw (31) inside leg knob (10);
• Push the knob cap (13) inside knob to disguise the screw.

B knob

• Insert an M4 x 35 hex head screw (31) inside head knob (11);
• Push the knob cap (13) inside knob to disguise the screw.

C knob

• Insert an M4 x 25 hex head screw (30) inside column knob (12);
• Push the knob cap small (14) inside knob to disguise the screw.

STEP 1: 12mm leg assembly

• Insert M4 nut (34) inside endstop 12 (6), then slightly screw M4 x 16 socket head screw(27);
• Push the endstop inside 12 - 280 tube (25). You will have to use a lot of force;
• Now tighten the screw with wrech. With this operation the endstop made more grip with leg beacouse the hexagonal hole is conic and nut push in outside direction.

STEP 2: 12 - 16 joint assembly

• Insert M4 nut (34) and M4 selflock nut (35) inside 12 - 16 joint (2). Pay attention to directions;
• Slightly screw M4 x 16 socket head screw(27) and Leg knob (A).

STEP 3: Joint - leg - feet assembly

• Put the leg inside joint from the top;
• Press leg into the foot (5).

STEP 4: 16mm leg assembly

• Insert M4 nut (34) inside endstop 16 (7), then slightly screw M4 x 16 socket head screw(27);
• Push the endstop inside 16 - 300 tube (24). You will have to use a lot of force;
• Now tighten the screw with wrech. With this operation the endstop made more grip with leg beacouse the hexagonal hole is conic and nut push in outside direction.

STEP 5: 16 - 20 joint assembly

• Insert M4 nut (34) and M4 selflock nut (35) inside 16 - 20 joint (3). Pay attention to directions;
• Slightly screw M4 x 16 socket head screw(27) and Leg knob (A).

STEP 6: Mounting 16mm leg on 12mm leg

• Insert 16mm leg inside 16 - 20 joint assembly from the top;
• Use the knobs on the joints to block it on the leg;
• Push 16mm leg inside 16mm hole in 12 - 16 joint then thight M4 x 16 screw for blocking the leg inside joint.

STEP 7: Leg joint assembly

• Insert M5 selflock nut (36) inside Leg joint (4);
• Insert M4 selflock nuts (35) inside Leg joint (4) and also insert two M4 x 25 screws (28) but don't tighten.

STEP 8: Complete leg

• Insert 20 - 320 tube (23) inside 16 - 20 joint from the top
• Thighten the M4 x 16 screw;
• Insert Leg joint on the top of the leg, then thight M4 x 25 screws.

Repete steps 1 to 8 for the other 2 legs

STEP 9: Center body assembly

• Insert the M4 nut (34) inside Body (1), for this operation you may need a screw to pull the nut;
• Insert TPU cap (9) on the back of the nut;
• Insert Knob (C) but not tight.

STEP 10: Column assembly

• Insert 20 - 320 tube (23) inside the Body;
• Push Column cap on the bottom of tube.

STEP 11: Assembly legs and base

• Join legs and base with M5 x 45 socket head screw (29), thigh the screw enough to make leg stable;
• Leg joint component need to be orientated with the ramp and the head of the screw outside.

STEP 12: Prepare rotating base

• Push the M4 selflock nut (35) inside Rotating base (16).

STEP 13: Head base assembly

• Push the M4 selflock nuts (35) inside Head joint (15);
• Insert two M4 x 25 socket head screws (28) but don't tight
• Push the M4 selflock nut (35) inside Rotating base cap (17) and an M4 nut (34) inside Rotating base;
• Insert Rotating base on Head joint;
• Insert Rotating base cap in Rotating base and screw it with M4 x 40 hex drive flat head screw (32), make sure that you tightly enough the screw;
• Screw the Head knob (B);
• Make sure everything runs smoothly and the rotating base cap doesn't rotate.

STEP 14: Tilting axis assembly

• Push M4 selflock nut (35) inside Tilting head (19);
• Push M4 nut (34) inside Tilting head;
• Mount Tilting cylinder (18)inside Tilting head, after that mount tilting axis on Rotating base with M4 x 40 hex drive flat head screw (32), make sure that you tightly enough the screw;
• Screw the Head knob (B);
• Make sure everything runs smoothly and the Tilting cylinder doesn't rotate.

STEP 15: Camera base assembly

• Insert M4 nut (34) and M3 nuts (33) inside Camera base (21);
• Insert Camera screw inside Camera dase from the back of cut and after fush the screw towards the front;
• Insert Camera base cap (22) and fix it with two M3 x 10 socket head screws (26).

STEP 16: Complete the head

• Mount Camera base cylinder (20) inside Camera base and insert M4 x 40 hex drive flat head screw (32), make sure that you tightly enough the screw;
• Screw the Head knob (B);
• Make sure everything runs smoothly and the Tilting cylinder doesn't rotate.

STEP 17: Mount head on tripod

• Insert head on column and thight M4 x 25 socket head screws of the head.

GOOD JOB,  YOUR TRIPOD IS NOW COMPLETE