Proven 3D printed Parts For Underwater Imaging

[Dave_Hicks]

I just finished my Lensbaby Focus gear. It took 4 parts, but it works great. The lens is very simple and does NOT support autofocus or aperture control from the camera. Entirely manual. I made it for a friend that likes to experiment with these creative lenses.

 

1. Spacer to sit under the gear and raise it to the level of the Housing's cog.
2. Gear with slots to engage the collar and turn the gear. Slides over the collar and supports the telescoping lens.
3. TPU sleeve to grip the lens
4. Collar with pegs to engage with the gear cylinder

 

 

[Davide DB]

I updated the first post with the latest links from this thread. 

If you want your project added just post a public valid link here.

 

Thank you all, this is becoming a terrific useful list!

 

 

[Jochen]

attached are measurements and printable file for a flexitray adaptor with integrated Swiss arca plate. Would be interested if anyone is using it! 

 

 

Nauticam_SwissArca_Adaptor v23.f3d 3D Print adaptor.docx

[Davide DB]

3 hours ago, Jochen said:

attached are measurements and printable file for a flexitray adaptor with integrated Swiss arca plate. Would be interested if anyone is using it! 

 

Link added

[Jochen]

Another cold weekend here so I setup my gear with the printed adaptor plate for the Nauticam flexi tray. Even above water the setup is rock solid including the ball head. The tripod legs only just stay in place with the weight of the camera and light, but that should be no problem in-water. An issue might be to get low enough to the subject as the ball head adds quite a bit of height. Might have to look for a lower profile version of a ball head or even just use a "levelling ball head".

[brightnight]

N120 body cap found on Thingiverse worked for me:
 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5326351/files

 

 

 

 

Files attached too:

Nauticam N120 Port Cover Male - 5326351.zip

Edited May 11 by brightnight
Added pics and files

[Davide DB]

7 minutes ago, brightnight said:

N120 body cap found on Thingiverse worked for me:
 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5326351/files

 

 

 

 

Files attached too:

Nauticam N120 Port Cover Male - 5326351.zip 2.48 MB · 0 downloads

 

 

Link added. Thanks

[brightnight]

N120 female body cap also works:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5326279

 

Nauticam N120 Port Cover Female - 5326279.zip

Edited May 12 by brightnight

[Alex Tyrrell Dive4Photos]

Hi has anyone printed a N100 Port Cover Female (Rear Port Cap) and would be willing to share the files so I could get some printed locally?

[Isaac Szabo]

On 6/21/2024 at 8:17 AM, Alex Tyrrell Dive4Photos said:

Hi has anyone printed a N100 Port Cover Female (Rear Port Cap) and would be willing to share the files so I could get some printed locally?

 

I think this should work. It works on my 3D printed N100 ports. I don't have an actual Nauticam port to try it on. Maybe get one printed first, and if it works well order more.

 

Edited June 22 by Davide DB
Wrong file: removed

[Isaac Szabo]

Actually, I think this version has a better chance of working.

 

Maybe a moderator can remove the other file?

N100 rear cap.stl

[Davide DB]

5 minutes ago, Isaac Szabo said:

Actually, I think this version has a better chance of working.

 

Maybe a moderator can remove the other file?

N100 rear cap.stl 3.48 MB · 0 downloads

 

If someone has the opportunity to test it, I will add it to our "proven parts list".

[Alex Tyrrell Dive4Photos]

Thanks Isaac, very much appreciated. I'll send it up to the 3D Print Shop in Bangkok and when I get it back check it on the original Nauticam Ports and post back here to confirm it fits

 

[shokwaav]

Designed a N100 Male Port Cover - remixed from the N120 version. It's printed in two pieces which are friction fit together to avoid use of supports. Please let me know if there are any issues. 

N100 Male Part 1.stl N100 Male Part 2.stl

[Alex Tyrrell Dive4Photos]

I had Isaac’s N100 Female Port Cover printed and they fit the N100 port perfectly, probably a better fit than what is supplied from Nauticam! Thanks again @Isaac Szabo

[Isaac Szabo]

10 hours ago, Alex Tyrrell Dive4Photos said:

I had Isaac’s N100 Female Port Cover printed and they fit the N100 port perfectly, probably a better fit than what is supplied from Nauticam! Thanks again @Isaac Szabo

 

 

That's great to hear. Glad it worked for you.

[Tobyone]

Semi hard covers for Nautical 180 Ports. The blueV2 version uses less bungee to hold cover in place. The slots are to accommodate GoPro mounts. A V3 cover has more robust bungee receptacles(not shown).

[Tobyone]

Printed with TPU. Never liked the idea of neoprene covers for domes. The hard covers hold on very well. I am not sure how to get proven stauts, but they work for my needs.

Edited August 8 by Tobyone
Added thought.

[Davide DB]

8 minutes ago, Tobyone said:

Printed with TPU. Never liked the idea of neoprene covers for domes. The hold on very well. I am not sure how to get proven stats, but they work for my needs.

 

Link to your post added. 

Could you link a printing file?

 

Thanks a lot

[Tobyone]

Will do that. I would expand the circumference about 1.5mm from the original slice. The last print fit a little tight at the top.It could be different on other printers or slicer. I sliced using Cura with tree supports. Printed on Reality CR10 V2

V5_180 dome cover nauticam .stl

Edited August 8 by Tobyone
added info

[Fabian]

On 8/8/2024 at 4:39 PM, Tobyone said:

Semi hard covers for Nautical 180 Ports. The blueV2 version uses less bungee to hold cover in place. The slots are to accommodate GoPro mounts. A V3 cover has more robust bungee receptacles(not shown).

Would be amazing if we could get something like this as well for other port sizes (e.g.140mm, 230mm) 😇

[Dave_Hicks]

On 8/8/2024 at 9:05 AM, Tobyone said:

Will do that. I would expand the circumference about 1.5mm from the original slice. The last print fit a little tight at the top.It could be different on other printers or slicer. I sliced using Cura with tree supports. Printed on Reality CR10 V2

V5_180 dome cover nauticam .stl 6.43 MB · 1 download

I'm surprised you needed supports for this. What orientation did you print in?

[Tobyone]

1 hour ago, Fabian said:

Would be amazing if we could get something like this as well for other port sizes (e.g.140mm, 230mm) 😇

Just have to measure and scale slicer file.

[Tobyone]

The bungee retainers needed support. I could modify angles or increase the suport angle in aura. It was printed top down. V5 needed less support.

Edited August 9 by Tobyone
added material

[Tobyone]

The flat top was down(on the bed).