The models were reduced in size before printing in order for them to fit on a 200mm printer bed. This change in length also meant it was necessary to change the alignment of the symbol. After the changes were made it was rendered and printed.
1/4" hardware was inserted into the center piece which attached to each wing and a standard camera tripod. Thumbscrews were used at the hinges so they could be tightened and loosened easily. Ordinary hex nuts were used in the hex holes without any problem fitting in place. Using hex-shaped holes made it simple to tighten and loosen the hinges without any tools. This hardware was easily found in American hardware stores.
3/8 thumbscrews were used to hold microphone adapters to the wings. Adapters were used because they were common, 3/8 thumbscrews were easy to find, and the thumbscrews could be used to tighten and loosen the adapter in place so it was easy to adjust the microphone after it was attached to the stand.
When folded up, the whole adapter looks like a comical dog bone but the symbols line up perfectly! Adjusting the microphones to point outward was easy. Tightening and loosening the hinges was easy.
The only problematic thing with this model was balancing it. Due to the weight of the microphones it was easy to tip. A heavy-duty tripod would fix this but even a cheap one will work so long as the mics are kept balanced.
Supplies
Downloads:
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
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2017-06-27 (Tu)
1/4" hardware was inserted into the center piece which attached to each wing and a standard camera tripod. Thumbscrews were used at the hinges so they could be tightened and loosened easily. Ordinary hex nuts were used in the hex holes without any problem fitting in place. Using hex-shaped holes made it simple to tighten and loosen the hinges without any tools. This hardware was easily found in American hardware stores.
Tripod and hinges with 1/4-20 hardware
3/8 thumbscrews were used to hold microphone adapters to the wings. Adapters were used because they were common, 3/8 thumbscrews were easy to find, and the thumbscrews could be used to tighten and loosen the adapter in place so it was easy to adjust the microphone after it was attached to the stand.
Microphone adapter in place
When folded up, the whole adapter looks like a comical dog bone but the symbols line up perfectly! Adjusting the microphones to point outward was easy. Tightening and loosening the hinges was easy.
Folded up adapter
The only problematic thing with this model was balancing it. Due to the weight of the microphones it was easy to tip. A heavy-duty tripod would fix this but even a cheap one will work so long as the mics are kept balanced.
Microphone stand all set up with wings fully extended
Supplies
Downloads:
- OpenSCAD source code
- Center piece, STL model
- Side 1, STL model
- Side 2, STL model
- Bundle, with everything
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com/ and 24hourengineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, are not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on a post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2017-06-27 (Tu)
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