{"id":326,"date":"2024-11-25T11:14:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T10:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuliponthemountain.com\/?p=326"},"modified":"2024-11-25T11:28:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T10:28:55","slug":"a-3d-printed-ceiling-mount-for-sewing-projectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuliponthemountain.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/25\/a-3d-printed-ceiling-mount-for-sewing-projectors\/","title":{"rendered":"A 3D-Printed Ceiling Mount for Sewing Projectors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In addition to 3D printing, sewing is one of my hobbies. Tracing sewing patterns is a necessary but often time-consuming step in many projects. To simplify this process, a projector that projects patterns directly on the fabric on the sewing table is possible. There are many dedicated projectors on the market, but they come at a high cost. When I came across the web tool &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patternprojector.com\/en\">pattern projector<\/a>&#8221; which allows to use any projector for calibrating and projecting patterns, I decided to give it a try. I bought a cheap beamer, and, after not finding a pre-made mount to 3D print, decided to design &amp; print my own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials &amp; Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For this project, I used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3D Printer<\/strong>: Standard FDM printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament<\/strong>: PLA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mini projector<\/strong>: A budget-friendly mini beamer (I used this one from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4glF0yv\">Amazon<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional materials<\/strong>: Foam padding (to absorb vibrations), some glue, two screws (in my case I just took two large screws that I had lying around and that had the right size)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The design focuses on practicality and stability. The mount secures the projector with a <strong>screw mechanism<\/strong> and includes a <strong>stabilizer<\/strong> to hold it snugly in place. To reduce noise and prevent minor vibrations, I added a piece of foam to the stabilizer, ensuring the projection remains clear and steady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the projector&#8217;s <strong>fan noise<\/strong> might be a drawback in other settings, it doesn\u2019t interfere with its use for pattern projection. The lightweight design of the mini projector also makes it ideal for this application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Pattern Projector Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key tools for this project was the discovery of the <strong>Pattern Projector tool<\/strong>. It allowed me to easily calibrate the projector, ensuring that patterns were perfectly aligned and scaled to my workspace. The user-friendly interface of the tool made setup straightforward, and I was ready to start cutting patterns in no time. This tool is free, open source and requires no sign-up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patternprojector.com\/en\">https:\/\/www.patternprojector.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printing &amp; Assembly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mount is entirely 3D-printed and designed to be lightweight yet sturdy. The components include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Base mount<\/strong>: Attaches securely to the ceiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Projector holder<\/strong>: Includes the screw mechanism and stabilizer for a snug fit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foam padding<\/strong>: Glued to the stabilizer to absorb vibrations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Assembly was quick, and the mount was ready to use in just a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"pgc-sgb-cb wp-block-pgcsimplygalleryblock-justified \" data-gallery-id=\"42e37369\"><div class=\"sgb-preloader\" id=\"pr_42e37369\">\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"sgb-square\" style=\"background:#d4d4d4\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"simply-gallery-amp pgc_sgb_slider \" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sgb-gallery\"><div class=\"sgb-item\"><a 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