Canon EOS M Cage - NEW VERSION - Files (.STL, .STEP)

Its a NEW Cage design for the Canon EOS M that you can print for yourself or send to a manufacture service. You get a .ZIP file that contains the .STEP files, .STLs and some rendered images. It has perfect tolerance and dimensions for the Camera body so after printing and a bit of cleanup you can use it right away.

The design:
Its an improved version, way more robust than the old one and covers the camera way better and most importantly it has more mounting options. There is 2 versions, both include 1/4-20 standard tripod threads and the bigger 3/8-16 ones as well. One of the versions also include Arri Locating Pins. The distance between the holes are the industry standards (9mm center to center) that most Accessories vendors use like, Smallrig, Tilta, etc. This means that you will be able to attach almost every accessory to it that you already have or want to buy, like rod mounts, display hoods, cable locks, etc. even the cheap chinese ones. The walls have an inside bevel in every corner to add structural strength, this way its going to take impacts with more ease.

There versions you get:

• In the first version the threads are already made and ready to print with threads with a slightly bigger tolerance so even with small printing errors you should be able to use the threads. (1/4-20 threads usually don't require supports so it saves you from the clean up.) This one does not include the Arri Locating Pins.

• The second version only includes the holes without the threads, this is perfect for those of you who want to use brass heatset inserts. This will give you a better strength when tightening anything to it but in my tests, the printed threads held up just as well and i didn't had any problems with them.
• The third version is the same as the first one but it includes Arri Locating Pins for anyone who wants to use Accessories with this feature.
• The last one is the same with Arri Locating Pins but without threads like the second version for heatset inserts.

When printing: You should print it face down so it makes less supports so it increases speed and quality. For best results use lower layer height like 0.1 and smaller diameter nozzle if you can. Also increased perimeter walls and 100% infill is going to give the best results for strength. You can print this in PLA but keep in mind that summer temperatures or hot cars and PLA doesn't go well together. Materials that i recommend are: ABS, ASA and all these kind of stronger plastics because of heat resistance. You can also give it a go with PETG as its stronger then PLA and more heat resistant but its not as good as ABS or ASA. If you don't have a 3D printer yourself you can always ask around your friends OR (and i think this is one of the best methods) there are 3D printing services out there, one that i know of is PCB Way, you can upload the files for them, choose materials and color and in a couple of days it should be ready and shipped to you. You can always search on the internet for 3D printing services in your area.

If you want metal versions of this design then you have the options to send it to services that will do 3D printing in metal, like aluminum and to send to a CNC machining service. (Or to have friends that will do it for you :D )

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