CAD Modelling for Camera Setup

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Hi,

This week, I designed and 3-D printed parts to mount a camera on top of the table. Whilst waiting for extension cable for the pi camera, I will be using Logitech c270 to progress in this project. A minimum height of 1080 mm from the table surface is needed for both camera to view most of the table.

Exploded View of Camera Setup

1. The air hockey table has a total dimension of 597 mm x 122 mm x 98 mm
2. 3-D printed part to mount dowel onto the right side of the table
3. 3-D printed part to connect dowels
4. Dowel with a length of 1140 mm and 16 mm diameter. 30 mm of the dowel ends are inserted into 3-D printed parts
5. 3-D printed part to hold camera
6. Dowel with a length of 206 mm and 16 mm diameter. 30 mm of the dowel ends are inserted into 3-D printed parts
7. 3-D printed part to mount dowel onto the left side of the table. The left side of the table accommodate a switch to                 power the air hockey table


Video below is an exploded view of the camera setup assembly

Immanuel

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