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Tripod quick release plate

U
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I lost the plate for my tripod, that holds the screw for the camera. So I made another one. Even if you don't loose it, it's always nice to have multiple plates, one for each camera ! I used these screws : http://www.ebay.com/itm/141737493634 You can easily adjust the OpenSCAD file for other screws. You may have to adjust some dimensions, everything is a tight fit and it's linked to your printer calibration. There is no lock washer, the screw is force-fitted in place so it doesn't fall unless you unscrew it yourself (however the OpenSCAD file has provisions for a lock washer if you can/want to print with support). There is a self-centering bevel on the back so that when you screw the screw into the camera, the screw should self center. Use a 0.1mm print height so that the self-centering bevel is as smooth as possible. I do not have the model number for my tripod, so I attached a picture. It's very likely that you can adjust the OpenSCAD model for other tripods too. If yo