TrunkCam Accessories

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== List of Accessories ==

=== Tripod ===

=== Dolly ===

=== Carry Case ===

=== Lure Arm ===

Assembly Guide

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== Before You Begin ==
Before assembling a trunkCam, make sure you have all the parts necessary. You can either get a trunkCam kit, which comes with everything you need, or you can buy and print your own parts for a DIY build.

== Assembly Instructions ==
Overall this should take under an hour.

Notes:

=== Parts ===
[[File:Labeled dipstick.jpg|center|frameless|711x711px]]

=== '''3D printed parts''' ===

* Capstan
* Capstan Handle
* Capstan Cap
* Tensioning Cap
* Flexible spine
* Camera Clamp Body
* Camera Clamp Swing Arm
'''Hardware'''
* M4x10mm bolt x 6
* M4x16mm bolt x 1
* M4x10mm Thumb screw x 2
* M4x40mm axle bolt x 1
* 1/4"-20 screw x 1
'''Additional parts'''

*1.25" Diameter PVC tube
*Endoscope
*105" 1mm diameter Dyneema cord
* Phone mount

=== Instructions ===

# Twist the tensioning cap onto the flexible spine, leave it at the tip. [[File:Twisting.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# From the bottom, thread the Dyneema cord through the two holes of the flexible spine.[[File:Threading.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Tie a double or triple knot at each end of the Dyneema cord to keep it in place.[[File:Knot tie.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Insert the endoscope into the flexible spine, from bottom to top. Keep the camera sticking out by an inch.[[File:Endoscope.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Snip excess Dyneema cord but leave 2mm so the knots stay tied.[[File:Snipping.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Attach the camera clamp body to the top of the flexible spine using one M4x10mm bolt. [[File:Camera clamp body.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Use a M4x16mm bolt to attach both the camera clamp swing arm and clamp body to the flexible spine.[[File:Clamp swing arm 1.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Hold the endoscope flush or 1mm inset using the camera clamp swing arm and screw in place using a M4x10mm bolt.[[File:Camera clamp arm2.jpg|frameless|683x683px]]
# Drop the loop end of the Dynema cord and the USB end of the endoscope down the top of the PVC tube, the end with the tab.[[File:Drop cord.jpg|frameless|384x384px]] [[File:Drop usb cable.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Line the flat side of the flexible spine with the tab and insert into the tube. Hold the threaded collar in place using a thumb screw.[[File:Tensioningcap screw.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Take the capstan cap and insert the 1/4"-20 screw from the inside of the flat section.[[File:1-4-20screw1.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]. [[File:1-4-20screw2.jpg|frameless|384x384px]]
# Take the phone mount and attach it to the screw. Use a screwdriver through the opposite side to tighten. [[File:Attachphonemount.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Attach the capstan cap to the bottom of the PVC tube and hold in place using a thumb screw.[[File:Capstancapscrew.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Loop the Dyneema cord around the capstan, then add subsequent loops alternating from the left and right side to keep the capstan centered. Make 5 loops total (4 additional loops from the initial), and ensure they overlap minimally.[[File:Capstan initial loop.jpg|frameless|512x512px]]
# Slide the capstan handle onto the capstan, and secure using 4 M4x10mm bolts.
# Slide the capstan into the capstan cap, and secure using 1 M4x40mm bolt.
# To deploy, turn the tensioning cap until turning the capstan handle 180º corresponds to 180º range of motion of the endoscope.

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