三腳架

Foldable tripod stand for camera, antenna, light, direction sign etc.
3D printed PET joints (wooden) sticks
Non-metalic sticks option for radio operatio
Various configuratio possible by changing joint size, stick diameter, stick length and leg tips
Tolerance
because wooden sticks diameter can vary significantly
for each stick containing part are .stl models available in more sizes
hinges are designed for tight fit and to count for loosening by wearing out
File naming
FreeCAD models
M(srew size)_D(nominal stick diameter)_RD(rope hole diameter)_part
STL models
M(srew size)_D(model stick hole diameter)_RD(rope hole diameter)_part
notatio are present only if applicable on particular part
3D printing
print with 100 % infill
Cavities are incorporated in design. You will see during slicing/printing

Assembly & Glue
use long setting glue to make time to align components
apply glue and quickly align all parts
align leg pads by standing already glued tripod on flat surface
Models
tripod models serve as examples and documentation for photos
design your own model
Model 01 - Pioneer
proof of concept prototype
backpack side portable
leg pads with peg hole to nail tripod to the ground outdoo
10 mm wooden sticks
Purchase material:
n
unit
material
2
pcs
10 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick
12
pcs
M3 L30 PH screw
12
pcs
M3 retaining nut
1
pack
glue
100
m
PET-G filament
List of components:
pcs
part
12
M3 retaining nut
12
M3 L30 PH screw
1
central stick 48 cm
3
leg stick 38 cm
3
arm stick 9 cm
1
M3_D10_slider
1
M3_D10_central
3
M3_D10_hinge_on_out
12
M3_D10_hinge_end_in
3
M3_leg_anchor_pad
Design & Manufacturing notes:
Sticks
designed for full use of 1 m long sticks available in hobby market
gaps are for cuts and for case of shorter sticks
1) 1 38 1 9 1 38 1 9 1 = 99 cm
2) 1 38 1 9 1 48 1 = 99 cm

cut on laser cutter Trotec Speedy 400
Power 100
Speed 0.5

3D printing
35 hou computed printing time
Model 02 - Shorty
smallest practical arrangement with D10 sticks
for indoocamp use
Purchase material:
n
unit
material
2
pcs
10 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick
9
pcs
M3 L30 PH screw
9
pcs
M3 retaining nut
1
pack
glue
70
m
PET-G filament
List of components:
pcs
part
9
M3 retaining nut
9
M3 L30 PH screw
1
central stick 26 cm
3
leg stick 22 cm
3
arm stick 7 cm
1
M3_D10_slider
1
M3_D10_central
3
M3_D10_hinge_on_out
9
M3_D10_hinge_end_in
3
D10_leg_ball
Design & Manufacturing notes:
Sticks
cut on laser cutter Trotec Speedy 400
Power 100
Speed 0.5

3D printing
28 hou computed printing time
Model 03 - Tower
leg pads with peg hole to nail tripod to the ground outdoo
15 mm wooden sticks
3 or 4 mm rope guy lines (paracord or clothes line works well)
compatible with
Missile shape direction sign
antenna mini-rotator (... in progress)

Purchase material:
n
unit
material
7
pcs
15 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick
12
pcs
M4 L40 PH screw
12
pcs
M4 retaining nut
1
pack
glue
9
pcs
tent peg
55
m
3 to 4 mm PP line
215
m
PET-G filament
List of components:
pcs
part
12
M4 retaining nut
12
M4 L40 PH screw
3
leg stick 78 cm
3
arm stick 18 cm
1
central stick XX cm
3
exteion stick 100 cm
1
M4_D15_slider
1
M4_D15_central
3
M4_D15_hinge_on_out
12
M4_D15_hinge_end_in
3
M4_leg_anchor_pad
3
D15_RD6_guy_line_ring_pipe_joint
9
RD6_line_teioner
3
nail
9
tent peg
3
lower guy line 2.2 m
3
middle guy line 3.6 m
3
upper guy line 5.0 m
3
top guy line 6.4 m
Design & Manufacturing notes:
Sticks
designed for full use of 1 m long sticks available in hobby market
gaps are for cuts and for case of shorter sticks
central stick length is choosen to meet folded tripod and exteio length
for easy packing
exteion sticks are left as is
1) 3 x (1 78 1 18 1 = 99 cm)
2) 1 x (1 XX 1 XX=)
3) 3 x (1 m - leave as is)

cut manually - too thick for laser
Lines
length calculated to lay 45° to the ground 40 cm teion loop 10 cm teioner hitch 20 stick hitch
3D printing
72 hou computed printing time
Model 04 - Dwarf (short&strong)
D15.4 components