Modular DIY Tripod Kit

Modular DIY Tripod Kit (Wood & 3D Print Compatible) Project Overview The Modular DIY Tripod Kit is more than just a standard camera mount—it is a smart, modular joint system. Designed to solve the common issues of commercial tripods (bulky, expensive, and rigid height adjustments), this project offers a flexible, custom setup tailored to your exact needs. Rather than reinventing the wheel with complex geometries, this design focuses on FDM 3D printing optimization and material versatility:

- Material Freedom: The 3D-printed joints are designed to work seamlessly with widely available round wooden dowels, bamboo rods, aluminum tubes, or natural branches (supporting common diameters: 15mm, 20mm, and 25mm).

- Cost-Effective & Eco-Friendly: You only print the compact joint components, significantly saving print time and filament consumption.

- 100% 3D-Printed Hardware: Assembly requires no glue or external metal screws. Everything is secured using fully 3D-printed plastic bolts, keeping your wooden rods intact for future reuse.

Key Features

- 3-Leg Base Joint: Features a flexible hinge mechanism paired with hand-tightening lock bolts, allowing a stable, adjustable stance across various surfaces.

- Sliding Boom Arm System: A locking clamp that slides vertically along the main stem, enabling seamless height adjustments and top-down overhead setups.

- MagSafe & LED Ring Mount: An integrated MagSafe magnetic mount (compatible with iPhones or any phone with a magnetic sticker) combined with a circular LED ring light holder: - Instant magnetic attachment without interference with side buttons.

- Smooth 360-degree rotation between landscape and portrait modes.

3D Printing Guidelines

- Recommended Filament: PETG (strongly recommended for load-bearing joints) or PLA+.

- Wall Loops: 4 – 6 walls (ensures thread strength for the plastic bolts).

- Infill: 20% – 25% (Gyroid or Grid).

- Supports: Minimal supports required only for certain sliding clamp overhangs.

Bill of Materials (BOM) 1. Round Wooden Dowels (or Bamboo / Aluminum Rods):

- 01 Main Vertical Pole: Ø 20 – 25mm (Suggested length: 1.4m)

- 03 Tripod Legs: Ø 15 – 20mm (Suggested length: 50cm)

- 01 Boom Extension Arm: Ø 15 – 20mm (Suggested length: 70cm)

2. 3D Printed Parts List:

- Joints & Clamps: 3-Leg Base Joint, Main Pole Sliding Clamp, Boom Arm Connector.

- 3D Printed Bolts: - Short Bolts (Size 1): 6 pcs

- Medium Bolts (Size 2): 15 pcs

- Long Bolts (Size 3): As needed for advanced swivel setups

- Mounting Head: MagSafe Plate / LED Ring Light Mount.

Assembly Tips

- Select and print the joint STL files that match the exact diameter of your wooden dowels.

- Hand-tighten the plastic bolts firmly to ensure a secure grip without stripping the printed threads.

- If using an Android device or a phone without native MagSafe, simply attach a universal magnetic ring sticker to the back of your phone case.