3D-Print Cage for LUMIX S5II/S5IIX/G9II Arca-Swiss base, NATO rails, 1/4" Threaded inserts

Build Your OWN DIY Camera RIG with 3D-PRINTING Key Features: ⚙️ Half-cage design — mounts to the left half of the body only (bottom 1/4" screw + hot shoe) — The grip, card slot and battery stay completely free. ⚙️ Integrated Arca-Swiss base — quick release straight onto tripods, ballheads and DJI RS gimbals, no extra plate needed. ⚙️ 35 points for 1/4"-20 UNC threaded brass heat-set insert nuts on a 15 mm grid with Anti-twist 3 mm ARRI locating-pin holes — industry-standard spacing, Compatible with SmallRig/Tilta accessories ⚙️ 10 printable NATO rails variants included, 35–80 mm, — can be mount on top, side and bottom. ⚙️ STL + STEP source files — tweak tolerances in CAD to match your printer and filament (for perfect fit) ⚙️ Two-point mounting — hot shoe on top + 1/4" screw bottom. The camera is locked down with zero tilt and shift ⚙️ 100 g of filament — twice as light as metal cages, with more mounting points and versatile ⚙️ Stronger than you can imagine — Even printed in PLA, it holds over 10× the maximum loaded weight of the camera rig 🎁 In addition you also get two more of my designs: Arca Quick Release 3D-printed STL 3D-Printed Custom Bokeh Filters Compatibility: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II (DC-S5M2), S5 IIX (DC-S5M2X), G9 II (DC-G9M2) Full list of Camera Gear and fasteners I use: https://docs.google.com 🔩 Hardware you'll need: • 2× M3 heat-set inserts • 2× M3×6 countersunk screws • up to 35× 1/4"-20 heat-set brass inserts • 2× M4 threaded rods (88 mm) • 1/4"-20 bolts for NATO rails Assembly Instructions: 1. Hot shoe insert part Requires 2× M3 (Length 3 mm or 3.5 mm) brass heat-set Threaded insert nuts https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3hL10AD (Length 3.5mm Size: M3(OD4.5mm) Brass heat-set insert nuts For brass insert install: Soldering Iron — https://ali.laoleaf.com/Soldering-Iron-80W Heat insert tips — https://ali.laoleaf.com/Heat-Insert-Tips-M2-M6 The cage and the Hot shoe insert part are joined with two M3×6 mm countersunk-head screws — https://ali.laoleaf.com/M3-Countersunk-Bolts M3x6 mm countersunk-head screws Two versions of the cage One-piece monolithic cage — for resin printing (ABS-Like) Two-part version for FDM printing. To join it you need M4 threaded rod, from which you cut 2 pieces 88 mm long. M4 threaded rod They are screwed into the upper part of the cage and glued into the lower part, as shown in the video. Two-part cage with M4 studs Joining the two halves 1/4" brass inserts Up to 35 pcs can be installed in the cage — 1/4" brass insert, UNC 1/4-20 (length 6 mm) — https://ali.laoleaf.com/Brass-Insert-Nut-Inch Between the threads there are standard Anti-twist 3 mm holes for ARRI pins — 1/4" brass inserts on a 15 mm grid Works with SmallRig/Tilta accessories 15 mm ARRI locating pattern Insert grid on the cage Arca-Swiss base The bottom of the cage has an Arca-Swiss profile — the quick release standard for mounting on all kinds of tripods ballheads and gimbals, no extra plate needed. Underneath, the cage is fixed to the camera with a 1/4" screw from Arca-Swiss plates — https://ali.laoleaf.com/1-4-Tripod-Screws In the archive you will also find an STL model of ARCA plates, which you can fix to the side of the cage for a vertical shooting setup. NATO rails The 1/4" brass inserts are on a 15 mm grid, and NATO rails of various lengths can be mounted in them. The kit includes STL models of NATO rails in various lengths and mounting styles — 10× NATO rails, 35–80 mm. The best option for printing them is ABS filament. NATO rails, 35-80 mm To mount them you need these screws: 1/4"-20, 3/8" long — https://ali.laoleaf.com/1-4-20-Hex-Socket-Cap-Screws 1/4"-20 socket head cap screws Bonus In addition you also get two more of my designs: Arca Quick Release 3D-printed STL 3D-Printed Custom Bokeh Filters Tips Even in PLA the assembly withstands more than 10× the loaded camera weight. Do not use filament with carbon fiber filling (CF) — it has lower interlayer adhesion, which is important in this model. Heat-set the 1/4" brass inserts. Set the iron to 230°C for PLA, 250°C for PETG / ABS. Press straight down and stop about 0.5 mm short of the surface — then press the part against a flat cold surface. The insert levels itself perfectly flush. See the video for the exact motion. This is a digital download, not a physical product. Nothing will be shipped out. This will automatically be sent to you via email. License — Personal, non-commercial use only. Files may not be resold, shared or redistributed. for Commercial license contact me laoleaf.collab@gmail.com