2AM Camera Tripod

I designed this collapsible tripod at 2 AM one morning when I couldn't sleep. Everything else in the photography world is expensive - a simple tripod doesn't need to be.

Existing designs were short and not sturdy enough to hold my heavy zoom lens. I use this as a compact alternative to a full pod when I hike.

It's holds the camera 12" high when fully expanded, and is 9" long when folded.
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What you need to print:
3x large legs
3x small legs
3x brackets
3x nuts
1x head
1x carrier
1x shaft
Optional - 1x whatever swivel mount you choose (see below)

4x - 1/4"-20 x 5/8" length HEX bolts and nuts are needed to attach the leg extensions, and to attach a camera or swivel mount to the top. This is a common size in the US - check your local hardware store.

Steps to assemble:
1. Snap the 3 brackets to the carrier with the corner chamfers all facing the same direction.
2. Slide the shaft through the carrier, starting from the non-chamf