Foldable tripod stand for camera, antenna, light, direction sign etc. 3D printed PET joints + (wooden) sticks Non-metalic sticks option for radio operations Various configurations 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 name.FCStd
• STL models M(srew size)_D(model stick hole diameter)_RD(rope hole diameter)_part name.stl
• notations 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 outdoors
• 10 mm wooden sticks

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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 hours computed printing time

##Model 02 - Shorty

• smallest practical arrangement with D10 sticks
• for indoor/camp use

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Design & Manufacturing notes:

Sticks

• cut on laser cutter Trotec Speedy 400
• Power 100
• Speed 0.5

3D printing

• 28 hours computed printing time

##Model 03 - Tower

• leg pads with peg hole to nail tripod to the ground outdoors
• 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:

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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 extensions length for easy packing
• extension 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 tension loop + 10 cm tensioner hitch + 20 stick hitch

3D printing

• 72 hours computed printing time

##Model 04 - Dwarf (short&strong) D15.4 components