Kinect Camera Mount
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Published on December 11, 2010
This thing was Featured on December 12, 2010
Description
This is a small project to mount a Kinect on a standard Camera tripod.
Instructions
This is the first version and it needs a little work but the basics are there.
The files provided allow you to cut out two pieces on a laser cutter from either 6mm or 8mm acrylic. MDF probably won't be strong enough as these prongs are designed to clip into the bottom of the kinect's base.
If you look at the bottom of the Kinect you'll see it has two holes for a clip. Matching the first piece is designed to slot into these holes. The second piece forms a cross shape for stability.
Once you have cut these out, glue together and then attach a third, circular piece. This needs to be tapped with the correct thread for your camera mount, then glued to the first cross section. Getting the right tap could be tricky. The one I used was close but not totally correct. 8mm Perspex seems to work quite well. 6mm might be too thin for the circular base but is fine for the actual clip.
The files provided allow you to cut out two pieces on a laser cutter from either 6mm or 8mm acrylic. MDF probably won't be strong enough as these prongs are designed to clip into the bottom of the kinect's base.
If you look at the bottom of the Kinect you'll see it has two holes for a clip. Matching the first piece is designed to slot into these holes. The second piece forms a cross shape for stability.
Once you have cut these out, glue together and then attach a third, circular piece. This needs to be tapped with the correct thread for your camera mount, then glued to the first cross section. Getting the right tap could be tricky. The one I used was close but not totally correct. 8mm Perspex seems to work quite well. 6mm might be too thin for the circular base but is fine for the actual clip.
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Thanks for posting. I had to make some minor changes, but I was able to cut one on Christmas day using 1/4" (6mm) acrylic, so my kids could play xbox kinect in front of our entertainment center. I didn't have the foresight to leave enough space to mount one when designing it a few years ago. Thanks again!