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Action Camera Flex Bubble Tripod by motojeff is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - No Derivatives license.
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# Summary

Updated 12/10/16 See Notes at Bottom

Flexible bubble ball joint tripod for action cameras that use the common gopro style mounting platform works with all gopro hero model cameras & session, sjcam, xiaomi yi, and other clone cameras.

The M5 acorn nut that can be purchased at any hardware store or you can buy a few here on amazon prime here for cheap http://amzn.to/2haU1Jw

This uses the standard M5 GoPro style mount thumb screws.

I separated each part into individual files, so you can group the build as needed for your printer bed, and so you can set the leg section count.

Print:
1x tripod top (Updated 12/8/16)
1x tripod
3x leg sections minimum (Just print more leg sections for longer legs, print in other colors to mix it up!)
3x feet 

Snap together you and got a cool Ball-Joint Bubble Tripod that works with the gopro style mounting platform!

*12/17/16 I added a 2nd file for the Feet "Tripod Foot Updated EASY.stl" this can be a some what hard print for some printers so i made the easy foot model with a flat bottom so that its less likely to become separated from the build surface while printing, even with a raft it some was easy to become detached from the raft while printing. This will keep that from happening and you can print with out a raft or brim. I am leaving both files so you have your choice of foot. 

*Update 12/10/16 Updated all files corrected all mesh separation issues. I also made other mostly cosmetic changes to the tripod top.This design is a little more sound. Acorn nut bore is tight so that the nut stays in place with out the bolt. I install the nut in the bore using the screw first install any 2 fork end mount as if mounting the camera (so you don't break the ears), and use the screw to pull the nut into the bore. 


# Print Settings

Printer Brand: MakerBot
Printer: MakerBot Replicator 2
Rafts: Yes
Supports: No
Resolution: .2
Infill: 15%

Notes: 
Done in PLA 200c With PLA Hatchbox is good available here: http://amzn.to/2qqiDiP 
4 Shells works better than 2 
No supports
Raft/skirt is almost a must to print these otherwise parts will fall over.

More shells and infill will help tighten up the joints some so it will retain shape better.

Acorn nut bore is tight so that the nut stays in place with out the bolt. I install the nut in the bore by using the screw to pull it into place first install any 2 fork end mount as if mounting the camera (so you don't break the ears), and tighten the screw to pull the nut into the bore. 

Works best with a Session or on Hero3/3+4 sized camera With out a backpack mounted in a frame instead of full housing.