![](http://rob.scottclan.cc/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lamp-camera-bracket-300x217.png)
There are two subsystems on the “front” of the camera — the camera and the light source.
Camera
![](http://rob.scottclan.cc/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/arducam-and-lens-300x223.jpg)
My plan is to mount the RPi (Arducam) camera where the lamp would normally be located. This allows for better mounting locations and more room for the components.
![](http://rob.scottclan.cc/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/camera-bracket-163x300.png)
Currently I am planning to 3D print a bracket that attaches to the original lamp bracket. This seemed like a good idea since the original bracket is nicely adjustable.
However, I am concerned that there are too many parts involved and it won’t be stable enough to hold focus consistently. I may remove the old bracket and fabricate a new one that attaches directly to the metal plate behind it.
Light source
![](http://rob.scottclan.cc/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/led-and-barrel-opening-300x216.jpg)
The barrel that held the original projector lens is approximately 25 mm inner diameter. It just so happens that a super-bright Cree XM-L LED is 20 mm across.
![](http://rob.scottclan.cc/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/led-diffuser-holder-294x300.png)
I am planning to 3D print a part that will hold both the LED and a diffuser. The holder will then slide into the barrel. (In theory.)