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Tripod Attachment 3D-Prints

🖨️ 3D Printed Parts​

The tripod attachment for the standard ¾“ pipes requires multiple 3D printed parts. Most serve as fixtures to construct the tripod, but some serve as jigs to assist with measuring & drilling.

🔧 What 3D Printed parts are needed?​

The tripod requires:

  • 3x 3D-Printed Feet
  • 3x 3D-Printed Tieoffs
  • A 3D-Printed Gusset
  • A 3D Printed Center Ring
  • An ABS Pipe Drilling Jig

All of these files can be found on our github

🖨️ 3D Printed Tripod Gusset​

This gusset serves as the main attachment point for the 1-½” ABS piping to the standard ¾“ metal piping. The 3 spokes of the TPU gusset fit snugly in the inner diameter of the ABS piping, with a hole for using a screw to secure the connection. There is a slot for a thin ¼-20 nut to fit, allowing a short (less than ⅜”) machine screw to apply pressure, roughly fixing the gusset to the metal pipe.

Founders Edition Unit

Print orientation: Large flat side down

Print Settings (Bambu Studio)

  • Generic TPU profile
  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 15% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern

Print Settings (Cura)

  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 15% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern
  • No support
  • Nozzle temp 240 oC
  • Heat bed: 35 oC
  • 2 walls
  • Print speed: 15-30 mm/s
  • Retraction Distance: 1.0-2.0 mm
  • Retraction Speed: 15-20 mm/s

📦 Download on GitHub

🖨️ 3D Printed Feet​

These TPU feet slot into the 1-½“ inch ABS piping and remain fit by friction. The TPU filament ensures the feet stay suggly fit into the ends of the pipes, as well as maintaing stability with the ground.

Founders Edition Unit

Print orientation: Flat foot side down

Print Settings (Bambu Studio)

  • Generic TPU profile
  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 10% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern

Print Settings (Cura)

  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 10% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern
  • No support
  • Nozzle temp 240 oC
  • Heat bed: 35 oC
  • 2 walls
  • Print speed: 15-30 mm/s
  • Retraction Distance: 1.0-2.0 mm
  • Retraction Speed: 15-20 mm/s

📦 Download on GitHub

🖨️ 3D Printed Tieoffs​

These tie-offs allow for paracord to tieback the ABS pipe to the center pole, providing additional stability. These parts fit around the outer diameter of the 1-½“ inch ABS piping. The slots fit thin ¼-20 nuts, with the hole accommodating ¼-20 machine screws.

info

The model may also serve as a jig if you wish to drill mounting holes into the ABS piping.

Founders Edition Unit

Print orientation: Flat side of tieoff down

Print Settings (Bambu Studio)

  • Generic TPU profile
  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 10% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern

Print Settings (Cura)

  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 10% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern
  • No support
  • Nozzle temp 240 oC
  • Heat bed: 35 oC
  • 2 walls
  • Print speed: 15-30 mm/s
  • Retraction Distance: 1.0-2.0 mm
  • Retraction Speed: 15-20 mm/s

📦 Download on GitHub

🖨️ 3D Printed Center Tieoff Ring​

This part fits around the outer diameter of standard ¾“ metal piping. The 3 smaller holes surrounding the center hole will allow for a nylon paracord to be looped through.

Founders Edition Unit

Print orientation: Flat on the print bed

Print Settings (Bambu Studio)

  • Generic TPU profile
  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 10% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern

Print Settings (Cura)

  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 10% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern
  • No support
  • Nozzle temp 240 oC
  • Heat bed: 35 oC
  • 2 walls
  • Print speed: 15-30 mm/s
  • Retraction Distance: 1.0-2.0 mm
  • Retraction Speed: 15-20 mm/s

📦 Download on GitHub

🖨️ PETG Pipe Jig​

To properly affix the ABS legs to the TPU pipe gusset, holes must be drilled into the ABS pipe. To facilitate this, a jig has been designed to easily place a hole 1” down the ABS pipe.

caution

Ensure the jig is printed in PETG filament. Printing using TPU may alter the fit or location of drilled hole.

Founders Edition Unit

Print orientation: Flat on the print bed

Print Settings (Bambu Studio)

  • Generic TPU profile
  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 10% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern

Print Settings (Cura)

  • 0.4mm nozzle
  • 0.28mm layer height
  • 10% infill
  • Triangles infill pattern
  • No support
  • Nozzle temp 240 oC
  • Heat bed: 35 oC
  • 2 walls
  • Print speed: 15-30 mm/s
  • Retraction Distance: 1.0-2.0 mm
  • Retraction Speed: 15-20 mm/s

📦 Download on GitHub
note

No printer? Try a local makerspace or order online from JLCPCB, Xometry, or similar services.

Got your prints? Proceed to the tripod build!

Or contact us in discord with any questions relating to any of these 3D prints.