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Steelie Mag Ball adjustable camera or light mount

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  • Ball_Mount_large_base.stl
  • Ball_mount_for_2020_works_wih_zip_tie_or_T-Nut.stl
  • Ball_mount_for_HFS_adjustable_arm.stl
  • Ball_mount_for_extension.stl
  • Extension.stl
  • Magnet_mount_for_back_of_camera_or_light.stl
  • Magnet_mount_for_extension.stl
  • Manfrotto_adapter.stl
  • Steelie_Dash_Mount_Ball-_slide_in_holder.stl
  • Steelie_Vent_ball_adapter_must_unscrew_Ball_requires_M3_bolt.stl
  • peg_for_extension.stl

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Publication date 2021-08-07 at 23:24
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Published to Thingiverse on: 2018-10-17 at 21:31
Design number 490062

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This is a system that utilizes the "Nite IZE Steelie" phone holder system as an easily adjustable Webcam or light mount.

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Original-Steelie-Magnetic/dp/B00HC2EY9W

I enjoy filming prints and some times it is hard to get the right angle, This allows for quick precise changes without loosening knobs at joints, just rotate the camera, find the angle that is needed and it stays in place. The part I enjoy the most is that it allows me to move my camera from printer to printer quickly and easily, as I have placed ball mounts on all of my machines. It also allows me to keep a good, cheap, adjustable mount on all my printers instead of moving one from place to place

For my build I bought 1 inch steel ball bearings to use in various mounts (much cheaper than buying the steelie balls) , The mounts I made for these have some reliefs to allow the glue solid purchase.
https://www.amazon.com/Inch-Chrome-Steel-Bearing-Balls/dp/B007B2AA0K

One could also experiment with countersunk magnets as a replacement for the "official" steelie, I have not had the chance to try that yet. Keep in mind they would lack the silicone center that provides friction that helps keep the position of the magnet.
https://www.amazon.com/Countersunk-Multi-use-Refrigerator-Education-Magnetism/dp/B07D4GN6N7

Most parts friction fit nicely but I would still add a little glue to help hold everything together as the magnets are very strong. Super glue on the printed part and a little kicker (or baking powder) on the joining piece or steel ball worked great for me.
Nearly everything except maybe the arm mounts can be printed with out supports.

This system is a handy compliment to this $20 adjustable arm. (have included a simple ball mount adapter that slides over the end and is held in place with the provided thumb screw.
https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Adjustable-Indicator-Holder-Digital/dp/B00L5T2ZA8
HFS (Tm) Magnetic Base Adjustable Metal Test Indicator Holder Digital Level 14" - Tool Stand

Here is a larger arm you can also use with the provided adapter, and uses M3 bolts threaded into the holes to hold it in place. Manfrotto 244N Variable Friction Magic Arm without Camera Bracket https://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-244N-Variable-Friction-without/dp/B001CFCFVE

This steelie vent mount kit comes with a semi hollow ball with a M3 thread which is handy for keeping the weight down when using the extensions. (adapter file included)

Nite Ize Original Steelie Vent Mount - Additional Vent Mount for Steelie Magnetic Phone Mounting System
https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Original-Steelie-Mount/dp/B00SG0DW10

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