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Description
A simple, elegant cover-visor, designed as a replacement for "fake" CCTV / Wi-Fi camera antennas. It protects the electronics from precipitation and dripping water, while maintaining the aesthetic of the original camera body. Snap-fit installation — attaches without additional screws
Features
- Replacement for plastic antennas — acts as a rain visor
- Snap-fit: two protruding clips designed for factory mounting points (easy assembly and disassembly)
- Smooth, aerodynamic curve — channels water away from the lens and crevices
- Small undercuts and tabs at the top for precise fitting on the camera body
- Project prepared as STEP — easy to adapt/scale in CAD (if you want to adapt it to other camera models)
- Minimalist appearance, compatible with standard white housings
Application
- Outdoor and semi-outdoor home cameras with plastic "antennas"/mounts
- Quick protection against rain/sleet, reducing the risk of dripping onto the lens
Recommended materials
- PETG — a very good compromise between moisture resistance and ease of printing
- ASA — the best choice for long-term outdoor use (UV resistance)
- PLA — OK for testing and indoor applications, not recommended for prolonged exposure to weather conditions
Printing tips (default / recommended settings)
- Orientation: flat back part (inner surface) adhering to the bed — best quality for snap-fits and internal edges
- Layer height: 0.16–0.24 mm (0.2 mm for a fast, aesthetic print)
- wall thickness: min. 1.2–1.6 mm (depending on nozzle; 3 wall lines with a 0.4 mm nozzle)
- Infill: 10–20% is sufficient (the element is primarily a housing)
- Supports: minor support may be needed for internal clips — if printing flat, support can be kept to a minimum
- Brim/raft: a small brim (3–6 mm) is recommended for better adhesion and maintaining the shape of thin snap-fit edges
- Retraction / cooling: standard settings for the selected material
Tolerances and fitting
- The snap-fits are designed with a slight clearance for FDM printers — if your printer tends to over-extrude filament, consider reducing their dimensions in CAD by 0.1–0.2 mm
- If needed, adjust in STEP or Fusion 360: scale on the X/Y axes by ±1–2% or use "shrink fit" at contact points
Post-processing
- PETG/ASA: smooth the surface with fine sandpaper (400–800), optionally spray with plastic paint
- PLA: gentle sanding and varnish
- To seal the contact with the camera socket, a thin layer of silicone sealant can be applied (optional) — only if you want to achieve full waterproofing
Installation
- Align the top undercuts of the cover with the camera's mounting points (see clips)
- Press from above until the snap-fits click into place — you will hear a subtle click
- Check that the visor does not interfere with the camera head's movements and does not obstruct the lens
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Upgrade your camera with a sleek rain shield that truly makes sense — protects from rain and looks great doing it.
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License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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