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wiki:simple_outdoor_enclosure_mounting [2021/11/06 16:28] vizycam [Fixed mount] |
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- | The same mounting ideas can be applied to other setups, such as mounting from the underside of an eave. That is, you can use a [[https://www.amazon.com/CIRCOPACK-Screw-Schedule-Furniture-pieces/dp/B07WGWB6TY|screw-tab cap]] in combination with PVC elbows to create a mount that fits your application. | + | The same mounting ideas can be applied to other setups, such as mounting from the underside of a roof eave. That is, you can use a [[https://www.amazon.com/CIRCOPACK-Screw-Schedule-Furniture-pieces/dp/B07WGWB6TY|screw-tab cap]] in combination with PVC elbows to create a mount that fits your needs. |
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Materials needed (in addition to 1.5" PVC pipe): | Materials needed (in addition to 1.5" PVC pipe): | ||
- | - Ball head camera mount ([[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R7TSNP2|Amazon B08R7TSNP2]], or [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096K1X5NG|Amazon B096K1X5NG, etc.) | + | - Ball head camera mount ([[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R7TSNP2|Amazon B08R7TSNP2]], or [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096K1X5NG|Amazon B096K1X5NG]], etc.) |
- 1/4"-20 x 0.5" stainless bolt | - 1/4"-20 x 0.5" stainless bolt | ||
- 1/4" washer | - 1/4" washer | ||
- | The mount starts with a 1.5" PVC cap with a 1/4" hole drilled into the center. | + | The mount starts with a 1.5" PVC cap with a 1/4" hole drilled into the center. Take a 1/4"-20 x 0.5" bolt with washer and thread into the underside of the cap. |
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- | Take a 1/4"-20 x 0.5" bolt with washer and thread into the underside of the cap. | + | Tighten onto the ball mount with a screwdriver. |
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- | Tighten onto the the ball mount with a screwdriver. | + | Thread the ball mount onto the outdoor enclosure and tighten. |
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- | Thread the ball mount onto the outdoor enclosure and tighten. You can then place the cap on top of the PVC pipe. No adhesive is necessary. The ball mount gives you 3 degrees of easy adjustment freedom. | + | You can then place the cap on top of the PVC pipe. No PVC adhesive is necessary. The ball mount gives you 3 degrees of easy adjustment. |