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Machined Part Request - Tripod Camera Quick Release

Discussion in 'Robotics' started by w00d, Oct 24, 2012.

  1. w00d

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    Well almost 'perfect' because I needed to round off one corner as the recess it fit into was also rounded in one corner.
    ... Although I rounded off ALL the corners so I don't have to worry about which direction it fit into it's little recess.
    ... It's also teh reason why the original and it's edges we're ALL rounded {LOL} Hindsight is a such a wonderful thing, eh

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    With the corner adjustment done the part is a relatively tight fit overall ...
    ... only because I measured the part a tiny bit too wide, this is the sides with the angle cuts.
    ... About ½mm less would have been better or spot-on as they say.
    ... As a result the clamping mechanism is a bit too tight but not so tight it won't work, it does work

    Yup, even though I had the minor adjustment I'm happy, VERY happy with the effort [​IMG] it's a DONE deal [​IMG]

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    So wOOd... How does the angle look not that it's installed?  I just can't imagine that angle is really right.  I made it like you said, but what designer would pick a number like that!  I'm thinking it should have been three degrees more.  Maybe not, but that seems more logical.  When I measure something and see goofy angles or lengths, I measure again to be sure.  :)

    ...Tiger
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    The angles are spot-on, given I calculated the angle I was surprised after side-by-side comparison just how accurate they we're
    ... Yup it's the width measurement I gave you Tiger that is wrong ;)

    Photo showing just how far my measurement was off ... I said ½mm but when actually measuring it's out about 1mm

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    I suppose you want your money back!  ;D

    ...Tiger
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    LOL, Double my money! [​IMG]
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    w00t, thanks Tyson, Santa's elf, my mailman arrived yesterday
    ... Receiving two was a nice surprise, the one with the rounded edges fit the best. Yup ya called that right on  [​IMG]
    ... and having 4 in total gives me allot of room to grow but for now I'm going to use one w/ my Flood Light ...

    [​IMG]
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    Your welcome W00D

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