The Ultimate DIY Overhead Camera Setup

This fully modular top-down camera rig is designed to be strong, adaptable, and easy to build using 3D-printed parts and standard aluminum C-profiles.

Whether you're filming overhead videos, doing stop-motion, or setting up a product photography station, this system gives you full control over size and layout. The aluminum C-profiles allow for scalable height and width depending on your workspace.

Edit 18/08/2025: STEP files are now included!

Edit 25/10/2025: Lots of people asked for parts for ½ inch profiles so I redesigned most parts and made a new upload:

[https://makerworld.com/en/models/1922951-the-ultimate-diy-overhead-camera-setup-inches#profileId-2063451](https://makerworld.com/en/models/1922951-the-ultimate-diy-overhead-camera-setup-inches#profileId-2063451)

Please note that someone in the US tested the fit for me but I can't garantee that it will work for everyone because there aren't ½ inch profiles in hardware stores in Belgium where I live. The new parts are based on this product photo:

The design includes:

3D-printable table clamps with TPU pads for grip
Corner joints for 90° connections
Universal mounts for cameras, lights, or phones
Adjustable modules that slide along the horizontal rail
No supports needed for most parts
Optional end caps for safety and a clean finish
Optional to fasten with M4 bolts and threaded inserts

Watch the video I made about this project:

All parts are designed to work together with my other modular tripod and rig systems. Check them out below:

	Modular Clamping Camera/Phone Arm: [https://makerworld.com/en/models/427730#profileId-331672](https://makerworld.com/en/models/427730#profileId-331672)
	Dual Axis Motorized Camera Slider: [https://makerworld.com/en/models/540315-dual-axis-motorized-camera-slider#profileId-457694](https://makerworld.com/en/models/540315-dual-axis-motorized-camera-slider#profileId-457694)
	Extendable Modular Camera Tripod: [https://makerworld.com/en/models/595158#profileId-518369](https://makerworld.com/en/models/595158#profileId-518369)
	Large Foldable Camera Tripod: [https://makerworld.com/en/models/62732-large-foldable-camera-tripod#profileId-91502](https://makerworld.com/en/models/62732-large-foldable-camera-tripod#profileId-91502)

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