LulzBot IP Mini Logitech C270 IP Cam & LED Mount

Needed a mount for my Logitech C270 and LEDs for monitoring / recording prints using OctoPrint.

Note, this requires a mount for the C270 (or your IP cam) as well as an interface to the mounting arm. I used flex arm parts and did some custom work. Links to those parts:

C270 Mount: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1066718

Flex Hose: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1014657

Steps:

• Print all the parts included here, the camera mount and a flex hose.
• For the camera mount, you can use the tube and screws that come from dismantling the exiting C270 mount. Put those together.
• You will have to cut down (dremel or hacksaw) the flex hose piece. It needs to be glued inside the upper part of the camera mount arm (the piece that has the curve). My cut was about half. You will also want to take a knife and scrape the rim of the arm so that there is more area for the glue to bond to.
• Once the mount arm and flex tube glue has dried, you need to insert the ball end of the flex tube piece (mounted to the camera) into the receiving end of the flex tube you cut down earlier. Note - I did this using PLA as it has a low melting temperature. You will need to use some other method if you are using PLA or other materials.

Here's the trick I figured out. Boil some water, and put it in a tray or cup. Hold the end of the flex tube part about 5 mm into the water for 5 seconds. Then quickly pop it into the socket. Do not move it and keep it straight. You can hold your fingers around the end to ensure the socket ends are tight.

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Category: 3D Printer Parts