Camera & Phone Tripod - Free 3D Print Model

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UniversalMaker

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Print Profile(3)

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A1 mini

X1 Carbon

X1E

P1P

H2D

P1S

H2D Pro

H2S

P2S

H2C

X2D

A2L

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Designer

3.8 h

3 plates

4.6(81)

1/4" 20 UNC Ball Joint

43 min

1 plate

5.0(1)

0.28mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

1.9 h

1 plate

4.0(1)

Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

📱 FlexTripod – Adjustable Tripod & Selfie Stick

This 3D printable FlexTripod is a versatile camera and phone holder designed for content creators, vloggers, and anyone needing a compact yet flexible tripod. Whether you're using a GoPro-style action cam or a smartphone, this tool combines portability with functionality — and even transforms into a selfie stick with a comfortable grip.

🔧 Features:

Adjustable ball joint for optimal camera or phone angles
Fits both smartphones and action cams
Selfie stick mode – fold legs together and use the tripod as a grip
Twist-lock mechanism using 3D printed knobs for tool-free adjustments

📸 Ideal For:

Travel vlogs
Tabletop filming
Mobile photography
Hands-free video calls

🛠️ Assembly Instructions – Phone Holder:

Insert the ball joint into the tripod mount.
Screw on the cap (shown in photo) to secure the joint.
Slide in the phone clamp onto the top of the phone mount.
Tighten using the knob to lock your phone in position. (be patient until the thread catches the first time)

🖨️ Print Info:

Print orientation: upright with support for overhangs
Recommended material: PLA or PETG
No special hardware needed — all parts are 3D printable
Print the phone clamp in slightly flexible material (like PETG or TPU) for better grip

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Comment & Rating (122)

@DoubleDorian

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Very nice design! I modified the ball joint to have a 1/4" 20UNC thread to be compatible with other camera accessories and uploaded it as a print profile. Thx for this usefull print!

@explodes

Nice! Thank you

@Krogel

Really nice design. I printed several different models and ended up staying with this one. Can I ask you something? Can you make a version that with an extended top screw so we can have our phones on a vertical position? Also, a small suggestion if you want to ever make a v2 of this model, would be to have a way to lock the bottom tripod part, mainly to avoid it loosing up during transportation. Thanks!

The designer has replied

@UniversalMaker

Thanks for rating and the feedback! Glad you like the design :) I will look into it, the issue is I think my A1 mini cant print such long parts so I would have issues testing it :) Good idea to lock the bootom part. Did not think about that tbh :)

@Krogel

Replying to @UniversalMaker :

@UniversalMaker feel free to use me as a tester :D If you have some prototypes, send me a PM and I'll print them for you

@TomaT3

Boosted

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Printed out without problems and works like it should. But I deduct one star because of the print profile. I printed from Bambu Handy. Every part has a brim which needs a lot of unnecessary part cleaning. In my opinion most parts wouldn't need a brim. But it's a nice model and thanks for sharing.

The profile uploader has replied

@UniversalMaker

Thanks for rating and the feedback! I add sometimes these brims as some users don't properly clean their buildplates which then causes a lot of comments on bed adhesion 😅

@Matt_XT600

Boosted

That looks pretty good. I like the idea of the moving ball. Maybe they should print the bottom part of the phone holder upright, so there are fewer floating parts. I'll print it.

The designer has replied

@UniversalMaker

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you like it. I designed the handle to be printed that way, as when you turn it around it will create floating areas in the hinges which would cause a failed print in the worst case :) I would love to see your result if you print it :)

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@Matt_XT600

Boosted

Hello, no, not the lever, but I have stood up the lower half that clamps the phone. Good luck in the competition 👍🏻

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@Matt_XT600

Boosted

So I printed this, it's probably easier to see which part I assembled with the image (PETG)

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@user_1507038656

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its perfect small but sturdy

@skelone

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really nice little tripod. Parts fit together easily

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@user_2174455230

Boosted

it was great until a slightly adjusted the position and it just snapped the ball joint. will print another one and be more gentle with it.

@geiras

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Cool concept and overall a nice flexible tripod design. However, I had repeated issues with the spherical bolt. The first full print failed during the bolt sphere cavity section as the filament built up on top of the support layer, and the nozzle hit the excess material, knocking the print off the bed. On the successful print, I had to pause and manually scrape excess filament, which slightly affected tolerances but prevented failure. This is due to flow rate settings on my printer. The biggest problem for me is the bolt strength. The threaded section consistently breaks where it meets the main body of the bolt. I tried multiple prints and even a dense 50% infill, but it still failed after some adjustments. Sometimes the broken threaded part stayed stuck inside the mount, which was hard to remove. The idea is great, but this joint seems to be a weak point, at least with PLA and typical print settings. Might work better with tuned flow, different materials, or reinforced design.

@crazydecker

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Super Druck

@3Dsigner

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0.28mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

nice, but the pin for the phoneholder broke really fast as i tried to screw it

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