2016Brackets/Widgets forum
3D printable wrap grip designs for camera stabilizer posts in multiple sizes
What the thread found
- A wrap grip for low mode operation can be 3D printed using designs available in multiple sizes for different post diameters.
- The grip design consists of two identical halves that are assembled with square nuts and Allen drive screws.
- Recommended materials for printing are nylon or PETG at maximum 100 micron layer height for durability.
- Grip tape can be applied to the printed surface to improve traction and handling.
- Manufacturing costs through commercial 3D printing services ranged from approximately $27 to $55 per complete grip depending on size and material.
- Thinner designs present structural challenges when attempting to incorporate mounting hardware while maintaining integrity.
- A design for 2-inch posts with flared top and bottom sections using four screws instead of two was proposed to achieve reduced overall diameter while maintaining rigidity.
Depends on
- The original design was tested only with a Pro VZ gimbal and may not be compatible with other gimbal models without modification.
- Achieving wall thicknesses below 0.15 inches on each side creates difficulties in securing threading for fasteners.
- The design depends on availability of specific fastener sizes and square nuts that determine minimum outer diameter.
- Printing quality varies significantly with material choice and layer height settings; the prototype shown was ABS at 300 microns which the designer noted was not ideal.
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