THE MOUNT MAKER HANDBOOK
Make it fit.
Know how.
From your first sleeve to your next test print.
Practical guides for the Beta 0.9 workbench.
These guides cover the rebuilt Windows app. Using 0.8 or 0.8.1? Visit the original itch.io page for older downloads and discussions.
Start here
Your first mount
Go from a sleeve and a few measurements to an editable mount and an STL for your slicer.
Workbench & controls
Navigate the model, enter precise dimensions, and understand live updates, undo, and export states.
Preparing a sleeve
Import an STL or OBJ, align the camera direction, and trim the underside before building a mount.
Design a part
Action camera mounts
Configure the bolt pattern, camera angle, base shape, sleeve connector, and mounting access.
FPV camera soft mounts
Make paired tabs for existing standoffs, with camera-width adjustment and fixed or adjustable tilt.
Antenna & GPS mounts
Combine rear antenna tubes, an optional GPS tray, and a lower T-antenna holder into one connected mount.
Electronics trays
Size a tray for a GPS unit, receiver, or beeper, then choose fasteners, cable openings, and retaining lips.
Arm feet from photos
Calibrate an underside photo, trace the carbon outline, and generate a foot using measured fit dimensions.
Fit, save & print
Clearance & fit checks
Understand what the geometry and movement guides test, what warnings mean, and what still needs a physical check.
Projects & sharing
Keep editable designs, build reusable sleeve and drone libraries, and share files with their attribution intact.
Exporting & test printing
Export the intended mesh, preserve the editable recipe, and check the part in your slicer and on real hardware.
Troubleshooting
Resolve import failures, blocked exports, unexpected dimensions, missing library items, and fit warnings.