Universal ZWO 62 mm Uncooled MC Camera Mount

This tool-less, screw-free mount is designed for a lightweight nominal 62 mm uncooled ZWO ASI colour camera on the bare fixed 40 mm upper leg of a ZWO TC40 tripod. The STL files have passed digital mesh validation, but the complete camera interface, safety keeper and load tests are not yet physically verified.

The rigid bracket prints as one piece and uses a fixed 26° correction. Two reusable 20 mm straps hold its lined tripod saddle. The camera rests in a soft-lined open cradle and is retained by a buckle-free 10–12 mm body strap. A separately tethered TPU shoulder keeper is intended as an independent retention path; never tether through USB or ST4 cables or ports.

DIMENSIONAL CANDIDATES

Designed around ZWO's published nominal 62 mm uncooled bodies: ASI120MC-S, ASI178MC, uncooled ASI183MC, ASI224MC, uncooled ASI294MC, ASI385MC, ASI462MC, ASI482MC, ASI485MC, uncooled ASI585MC, ASI662MC, ASI664MC, ASI676MC, ASI678MC and ASI715MC.

These are dimensional candidates, not confirmed fit claims for every production generation. Print the supplied full camera-interface coupon and check the actual camera, front shoulder, strap and connected plugs before printing the complete mount.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

• Maximum 150 g total installed payload, including camera, lens and adapters.

• Nominal 62 mm uncooled ZWO cameras only.

• Excludes cooled Pro, Air, Mini, 78 mm, 90 mm, attached filter wheels and larger imaging trains.

• Do not scale the complete model for a larger or heavier camera.

• The 26° correction is approximate and depends on tripod spread and terrain.

TC40 LEG FIT

Use only on the bare fixed 40 mm upper TC40 tube with the specified 1.2 mm liner. It does not fit over the factory foam sleeve. Do not clamp the telescoping lower tube. Keep the tube and liner clean and use a safety tether.

REQUIRED ADDITIONAL PARTS

• Two non-elastic, wet-capable 20 mm × approximately 250 mm hook-and-loop tripod straps, each with at least 50 mm overlap.

• One buckle-free, non-elastic, wet-capable 10–12 mm × approximately 300 mm camera strap with at least 50 mm overlap.

• 1.5–2 mm low-stretch keeper cord with closed knots or closed clips.

• One small independent cable tie.

• The exact-thickness printed 95A TPU liners and keeper.

PRINTING

ASA is preferred outdoors. PETG is acceptable after warm-creep testing. PLA is not rated for outdoor use. Suggested starting settings: 0.20 mm layers, 5–6 perimeters, six top and bottom layers, 35–45% gyroid or cubic infill, 8–10 mm brim and organic supports where required.

Print both fit coupons first. Before fitting a valuable camera, complete the README's 450 g one-hour proof load, 150 g 72-hour creep, warm-creep, 5 N cable-pull, keeper-catch, cycle and full-slew checks. Keep the safety keeper and tether fitted during field use.

This independent accessory is not endorsed by or affiliated with ZWO.