$10 Chinese Tripod Reverse Enginering

I didn't intend to buy this clunker, but fate delivered it to my doorstep by mistake. So, I embraced it in all its glory, using it as my trusty sidekick for flashes, phones, and action cams. Lo and behold, parts started flying off faster than a magician's disappearing act. But wait, there's more! Almost all the factory parts took a dive at least once, so now I've got a treasure trove of printable spare parts for my $10, grade-A Chinese photo tripod's head. You never know when you'll need one, right?

These parts are like the indestructible superheroes of the tripod world, using the hardware from the tripod that just won't quit. The twist? None of the 3D-printed replacements threw in the towel. After years of putting up with my antics, that tripod still stands tall. It's a legend in its own right! 😄📷🪶

Print Settings

Printer:

Prusa I3, Tarantula, CoreXY, FLSun Delta.

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Resolution:

any

Infill:

100%

Notes:

Don't be as cheap as this tripod's manufacturer, make strong parts with full infill. Parts are small and optimized so you won't spend that much.

Category: Camera