Creality Nebula Camera mount and case for K1

This guide explains how to replace the original AI Camera from Creality with the Nebula Camera. The process is straightforward, but there are a few key steps to follow.

The main benefits are the night vision and camera control (brightness, contrast, hue, saturation etc. by using the Nebula Camera Settings Control of Creality Helper Script)

Step 1: Disassembling the Nebula Camera

The back of the Nebula Camera is held in place by four clips. Gently release one of the clips, and the back will come free from the case (see image).

Once the back is removed, locate the two Philips screws inside. Remove these screws to detach the camera module from the case. 

Note: These screws will be reused to secure the camera module to the new case.

Step 2: Removing the Glue from the connector

The most challenging part of the process is removing the glue from the connector. Take your time and work carefully to avoid damaging the connector. A small tool or a bit of patience will help you clean it effectively.

Step 3: Swapping the connector pins

Important: The connector from the original AI Camera can be used with the Nebula Camera, but the pins need to be swapped. Refer to the provided photo for the correct pinout configuration.

Step 4: Mounting the Camera

The screw from the original AI Camera can be reused. It can be installed in one of the three holes on the new mount.

Additional hardware required:

• 2x M2x6 mm screws: These are used to attach the case to the mount.
• Optional: One or two self-tapping screws for the mount. In my case, I only used the screw from the old camera, and it works perfectly fine.

I made this modification on K1C, but I'm sure that works on K1 and K1M too. 

Be cautious when handling the camera module and connectors to avoid damage.

Double-check the pinout configuration before connecting the Nebula Camera to avoid damaging the camera or the motherboard