Stick Tripod

Foldable tripod stand for camera, antenna, light, direction sign etc.
3D printed PET joints + (wooden) sticks
Non-metalic sticks option for radio operations
Various configurations possible by changing joint size, stick diameter, stick length and leg tips

Tolerance

because wooden sticks diameter can vary significantly
for each stick containing part are .stl models available in more sizes
hinges are designed for tight fit and to count for loosening by wearing out

File naming

FreeCAD models
M(srew size)_D(nominal stick diameter)_RD(rope hole diameter)_part name.FCStd
STL models
M(srew size)_D(model stick hole diameter)_RD(rope hole diameter)_part name.stl
notations are present only if applicable on particular part

3D printing

print with 100 % infill
- Cavities are incorporated in design. You will see during slicing/printing

Assembly & Glue

use long setting glue to make time to align components
apply glue and quickly align all parts
align leg pads by standing already glued tripod on flat surface

Models

tripod models serve as examples and documentation for photos
design your own model

Model 01 - Pioneer

proof of concept prototype
backpack side portable
leg pads with peg hole to nail tripod to the ground outdoors
10 mm wooden sticks

Purchase material:

n	unit	material
2	pcs	10 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick
12	pcs	M3 L30 PH screw
12	pcs	M3 retaining nut
1	pack	glue
100	m	PET-G filament

List of components:

pcs	part
12	M3 retaining nut
12	M3 L30 PH screw
1	central stick 48 cm
3	leg stick 38 cm
3	arm stick 9 cm
1	M3_D10_slider
1	M3_D10_central
3	M3_D10_hinge_on_out
12	M3_D10_hinge_end_in
3	M3_leg_anchor_pad

Design & Manufacturing notes:

Sticks

designed for full use of 1 m long sticks available in hobby market
- gaps are for cuts and for case of shorter sticks
  1) 1+38+1+9+1+38+1+9+1 = 99 cm
  2) 1+38+1+9+1+48+1 = 99 cm
cut on laser cutter Trotec Speedy 400
- Power 100
- Speed 0.5

3D printing

35 hours computed printing time

Model 02 - Shorty

smallest practical arrangement with D10 sticks
for indoor/camp use

Purchase material:

n	unit	material
2	pcs	10 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick
9	pcs	M3 L30 PH screw
9	pcs	M3 retaining nut
1	pack	glue
70	m	PET-G filament

List of components:

pcs	part
9	M3 retaining nut
9	M3 L30 PH screw
1	central stick 26 cm
3	leg stick 22 cm
3	arm stick 7 cm
1	M3_D10_slider
1	M3_D10_central
3	M3_D10_hinge_on_out
9	M3_D10_hinge_end_in
3	D10_leg_ball

Design & Manufacturing notes:

Sticks

cut on laser cutter Trotec Speedy 400
- Power 100
- Speed 0.5

3D printing

28 hours computed printing time

Model 03 - Tower

leg pads with peg hole to nail tripod to the ground outdoors
15 mm wooden sticks
3 or 4 mm rope guy lines (paracord or clothes line works well)
compatible with
- Missile shape direction sign
- antenna mini-rotator (... in progress)

Purchase material:

n	unit	material
7	pcs	15 mm diameter 1 m long wooden stick
12	pcs	M4 L40 PH screw
12	pcs	M4 retaining nut
1	pack	glue
9	pcs	tent peg
55	m	3 to 4 mm PP line
215	m	PET-G filament

List of components:

pcs	part
12	M4 retaining nut
12	M4 L40 PH screw
3	leg stick 78 cm
3	arm stick 18 cm
1	central stick XX cm
3	extension stick 100 cm
1	M4_D15_slider
1	M4_D15_central
3	M4_D15_hinge_on_out
12	M4_D15_hinge_end_in
3	M4_leg_anchor_pad
3	D15_RD6_guy_line_ring_pipe_joint
9	RD6_line_tensioner
3	nail
9	tent peg
3	lower guy line 2.2 m
3	middle guy line 3.6 m
3	upper guy line 5.0 m
3	top guy line 6.4 m

Design & Manufacturing notes:

Sticks

designed for full use of 1 m long sticks available in hobby market
- gaps are for cuts and for case of shorter sticks
- central stick length is choosen to meet folded tripod and extensions length
  for easy packing
- extension sticks are left as is
  1) 3 x (1+78+1+18+1 = 99 cm)
  2) 1 x (1+XX+1+XX=)
  3) 3 x (1 m - leave as is)
cut manually - too thick for laser

Lines

length calculated to lay 45° to the ground + 40 cm tension loop + 10 cm tensioner hitch + 20 stick hitch

3D printing

72 hours computed printing time

Model 04 - Dwarf (short&strong)

D15.4 components