I recently needed to accommodate a Vive headset in my small work area. Along with the basic VR hardware, I also required tripods to hold the base stations up high.
In my quest to find a proper place for things, I decided to create a holding system for the hardware when not in use. While I could have made one single monolithic design with branches to hold everything needed, I went with something more modular.
The Rail System
I went with a modular system for a few reasons:
- It would be easier to 3D print in peices.
- It could quickyly be reorganized.
- The system could easily be extended.
In the end, while browsing through Thingiverse, I encountered a Picatinny quick-release design. So I decided to use this standard military gun mounting system as the core of my mounting system. All I would need to do is create components that screw onto these (quick release) mounts.
It might sound like many screws of different types would be involved, but I’m filthy rich in M3 screw varieties!
So many screws! So many varieties! Not to brag; only to humble-brag … boastfully…
The process was as simple as finding existing objects I wanted on Thingiverse and then performing some small modifications and geometry Booleans in Blender to fit the mounts.
The Thingiverse Collection
The various modular components are available on Thingiverse.