Ceiling projector mount for pattern projection (sewing) on a cheap beamer

Tracing sewing patterns is a necessary but often time-consuming step in many projects. To simplify this process, a projector that projects patterns directly on the fabric on the sewing table is possible. There are many dedicated projectors on the market, but they come at a high cost. When I came across the web tool "pattern projector" which is open source, free and allows to use any projector for calibrating and projecting patterns, I decided to give it a try. I bought a cheap beamer, and, after not finding a pre-made mount to 3D print, decided to design & print my own.

Additional materials: Foam padding (to absorb vibrations), some glue, two screws (in my case I just took two large screws that I had lying around and that had the right size)

Dedicated blog post: https://tuliponthemountain.com/index.php/2024/11/25/a-3d-printed-ceiling-mount-for-sewing-projectors/

Note: you may need to resize knobs or the mount depending on the beamer bought. I used a beamer I found on amazon, from the brand Horlat which worked well for the project (it does have a loud fan though. Direct links (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4glF0yv