Model originally uploaded to Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2533621.
The Duetwifi controller has an integrated webserver that supports an IP webcam. I had an old S4 lying around that couldn't be used anymore as a phone but still had wifi. I installed this Webcam app and that works fine! So this is a first idea for a S4 mount to be connected on one of the 2020-beams of my FT5 Added a 45° version. Adjustment should be easier.
Modifications
After a while the previous design showed cracks as the S4 was a bit too heavy.
Redesigned both connections. Principle remains the same. Increased the size of the balls from 15 to 20mm = 77% more surface and thus more friction. Changed the connector to a separate and thicker piece (lock) with 2 bolts.
Lock has to be printed twice.
This one is ok for me now.
I printed all the pieces in PETG with 20% infill with a 0,6mm nozzle :
- the holder standing up (no support needed) : 0,4mm layers
- both ball joints on their flat surface : 0,32mm layers
- the connection bar flat on the bed with support : 0,32mm layers
- locks : 0,32mm layers
Other hardware :
- 2 M3x14 to fix the holder on the small ball joint
- 4 M3x20 for the connection bar
- 12 M3 washers
- 6 M3 nylock nuts
- 2 M5 bolts and nut for the connection with the 2020-beam
Important remarks The S4 becomes quite hot when in use as webcam unless you take some measures that can help avoiding overtemperatures :
- remove backpanel (do not remove battery : held in place by the holder)
- select option in the webcam app to continue in background and switch the screen off (you don't need to see on the screen what is happening or do you ? ;) )
- I will test if installing a small fan would be an option
An IP webcam should have a fixed IP address. For those who don't know the howto in Android :
- Connect to the wifi network you want to connect to
- go into wifi settings and do a long press on the wifi the phone is connected with
- choose second option : "modify network"
- select show advanced options
- change IP-settings from 'DHCP' to 'Static'
- enter IP address and gateway;