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Webcam

Add a webcam to your set up to supervise your prints from away

This mod is the same for all enclosures.

Assembly time: 10 min

Components:

  • Raspberry PI with power supply
  • Webcam:
  • PIcam:
    • PIcam:  several models available on amazon or other.
      If you want a general overview, select a fisheye version.
    • PIcam FCC cable: 30cm to 50cm long.
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Wecams are used used with raspberry PI, wich needs it own power supply. Check the assembly guide for electrical options!

Electrical components & Wiring

Assembly:

Step 1 Webcam rail

This is the only rail available, it is compatible with all our enclosure.

You can use the holes you want, depending of the height you want for your webcam.

Printed parts in folder 17_Webcam_PIcam_accessories:

  • 17_Webcam_rail_accessories
  • 17_Webcam_rail_clamp

Step 2 Rail assembly

On the right front frame, assemble the webcam rail.

It uses the existing M3*6 hinges screws.

Step 3A Mounting the Logitech C270

STL file in “17_Webcam_PIcam_accessories” folder:

  • 17_Webcam_bracket_Webcam_logitech_c270

    You need:

    • 2x M3x12 screws
    • 2x M3 square nuts

    Instructions on removing the Logitech C270 mount: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWz1-wV8AU4

    You will need to modify the focus of the Logitech c270. Printed parts are available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1406879

    Step 3B Mounting the Logitech C930/920

    STL files in “17_Webcam_PIcam_accessories” folder:

    • 17_Webcam_bracket_webcam_C920_Mount
    • 3* 17_Webcam_arm_90d_L10

      https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3013280

      Step 3C Mounting the PI cam

      STL file in “17_Webcam_PIcam_accessories” folder:

      • 17_Webcam_bracket_pi_cam
      • Parts called “arm…” depending on your needs

      Use screw delivered with the PI cam to fix it on the support.

      With fisheye version

      Congratulations!