Modular smartphone arm
Created by Ryan Huang
Modular smartphone armThis project is a mounting system for lightweight objects such as phones and small cameras. The joint is compatible with the GoPro mount.
Phone clamp assembly video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6nm0oOSpfQ
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UPDATE [2020-11-15]:
- Updated support for the phone clamp so it can change orientation.
UPDATE [2020-11-18]:
- New M5 buttons. More tolerance on the telephone clamp.
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FEATURES:
It is designed to be modular to offer flexible use. The system has the potential to mount most phones and small cameras on a wide range of objects. Using the same printed parts for different purposes is the main approach.
The included phone clamp can grip phones very firmly. And it's suitable for phones from around 55 mm wide to 95 mm wide (iPhone 4 - iPhone 12 Pro Max and up). The clamp has been angled so that it can't accidentally reach and press the buttons on the side of the phone.
The modules can be used with GoPro-compatible equipment. The bolts and nuts included in the design are standard M5. It is strongly recommended to use metal bolts and nuts for the arm. There's also a printable version if anyone wants to try it out.
With this modular system, I'll be developing new add-on modules. Feel free to have a look at this thing. Many items designed for GoPro are already usable for this configuration. If anyone wants to make a remix, the STEP files are available here.